Overview
Lucas WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 620 people in Lucas, Ohio, with secondary treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Lucas WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lucas, Richland County, Ohio. Serving a small population of around 620 residents, the plant plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 363.40 units and a current discharge volume of 151.42 units, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Muskingum River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 177 1st Avenue, Lucas, Richland County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 620 residents in the Lucas area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Muskingum River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, 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.
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