Overview
Logan Co Indian Lake SSD WWTP serves approximately 14,000 people in Russells Point, Ohio. The plant discharges into the Great Miami River watershed, ultimately draining to the Ohio River.
Logan Co Indian Lake SSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1254 South Orchard Island Road in Russells Point, Ohio. The plant serves an estimated population of 14,000 in the Indian Lake area of Logan County. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required as a minimum standard. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Great Miami River watershed, which flows southward to the Ohio River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Miami River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. The Indian Lake area is a popular recreational destination, making water quality protection important for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1254 South Orchard Island Road in Russells Point, Ohio, within Logan County.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 people in the Indian Lake area of Logan County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Great Miami River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with some employing advanced treatment to meet specific water quality standards.
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