Overview
Lynchburg WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 1,350 residents in Lynchburg, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program.
The Lynchburg WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Wise Road in Lynchburg, Clinton County, Ohio. It serves a small population of about 1,350 people in this rural community. As a small-scale plant in the United States, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. The US EPA delegates permitting authority to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits based on water quality standards for the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local stream that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural and rural communities, and the plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Wise Road in Lynchburg, Clinton County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,350 residents in the Lynchburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Small plants in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal effluent guidelines.
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