Overview
Logan WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 7,415 residents in Logan, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways.
Logan WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 899 Norwood Avenue in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 7,415 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with typical processes including biological treatment and disinfection before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, likely a tributary of the Hocking River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Hocking River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Hocking River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Hocking River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Protecting water quality in this watershed is important for downstream ecosystems, including fish habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 899 Norwood Avenue in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,415 residents in the city of Logan and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, likely a tributary of the Hocking River, which flows into the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, typically involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection.
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