Overview
Logan Co Flatbranch SSD WWTP in Russells Point, Ohio, provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small community of 750 people, discharging 219.55 megaliters annually.
Logan Co Flatbranch SSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1254 South Orchard Island Road in Russells Point, Ohio, within Logan County. The plant serves a small population of approximately 750 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community setting. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 219.55 megaliters, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Great Miami River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Advanced treatment at this facility helps minimize nutrient loading and protects sensitive habitats in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1254 South Orchard Island Road in Russells Point, Ohio, within Logan County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 750 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Great Miami River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment standards.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Ohio EPA to ensure discharges meet water quality standards.
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