Licking Co Buckeye Lake SD 1, Buckeye Lake

Overview

Licking Co Buckeye Lake SD 1 serves approximately 7,649 residents in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing wastewater for this lakeside community.

Licking Co Buckeye Lake SD 1 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, serving a population of about 7,649. The facility is situated in Union Township, Licking County, and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Buckeye Lake area. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect local water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Buckeye Lake watershed, which ultimately drains into the Licking River and then the Muskingum River, part of the Ohio River basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation, making proper treatment essential for ecosystem health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Buckeye Lake watershed, which flows into the Licking River, a tributary of the Muskingum River in the Ohio River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is used for fishing and boating. Protecting water quality is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain recreational value.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, specifically in Union Township, Licking County. Its address is L Section, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008.

The plant serves approximately 7,649 residents in the Buckeye Lake area.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Buckeye Lake watershed, which flows into the Licking River and eventually the Muskingum River in the Ohio River basin.

As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.

For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive water bodies like Buckeye Lake.