Overview
Lyons WWTP and Sewer System is a secondary treatment plant serving Lyons, Ohio. It discharges 151.42 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 246.05 megaliters.
The Lyons WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio. It serves a small population of 559 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, the facility meets the minimum requirements under the US Clean Water Act for publicly owned treatment works. The plant has a designed capacity of 246.05 megaliters and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Maumee River basin, which flows into Lake Erie. This makes the plant part of the Great Lakes watershed, where nutrient management is critical to prevent algal blooms and protect aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading that contributes to harmful algal blooms. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants, but advanced nutrient removal may be needed to further protect the lake's water quality and support diverse aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The Lyons WWTP and Sewer System is located on East Morenci Street in Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 559 residents in the village of Lyons and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of 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 treatment plants.
As a publicly owned treatment works, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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