Overview
Madison Co SD 2 Choctaw Lake WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Madison County, Ohio, serving about 3,149 people. It discharges 757.08 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 megaliters.
Madison Co SD 2 Choctaw Lake WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,149 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. The plant's advanced treatment level goes beyond secondary treatment, providing enhanced removal of nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 757.08 megaliters, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which set strict limits on effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining oxygen levels in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2911 Old Columbus Road, Somerford Township, Madison County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,149 residents in the Choctaw Lake area of Madison County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Ohio River basin. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality discharge.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, but this plant uses advanced treatment, which provides higher pollutant removal, often required for sensitive receiving waters.
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