Overview
Lucas Co Maumee River WWTP serves Maumee, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 82,649 people. The plant discharges into the Maumee River, a major tributary of Lake Erie.
Lucas Co Maumee River WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 82,649 residents in the Maumee area, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a medium-to-large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U. S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Maumee River, which flows northeast into Maumee Bay and ultimately Lake Erie. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for fish species. The Maumee River is also a major source of nutrients to Lake Erie, making effective wastewater treatment important for water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The Maumee River flows through northwestern Ohio into Maumee Bay, part of the western basin of Lake Erie. This watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns that contribute to harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. The plant's discharge must comply with phosphorus and nitrogen limits to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5818 North River Road in Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 82,649 people in the Maumee area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Maumee River, which flows into Maumee Bay and Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this scale in the U. S. typically employ secondary treatment (biological process) and may include advanced nutrient removal to meet water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Lake Erie basin.
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