Overview
Luckey WWTP and Sewer System serves Wood County, Ohio, providing secondary treatment for a population of 998. The plant discharges 454.25 volume units and has a designed capacity of 454.25.
Luckey WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wood County, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of 998 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches its discharge volume at 454.25 units, indicating consistent operation within its design parameters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Erie via the Maumee River basin. This region is part of the Great Lakes watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical freshwater resource. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a vital freshwater resource. The region faces challenges from nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Garling Road in Wood County, Ohio, United States, serving the local community of Luckey and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of 998 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in Ohio.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Maumee River basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a US facility, 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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