Overview
Madison Co Wissalohichan SSD WWTP and Sewers is an advanced treatment plant serving 50 people in Madison County, Ohio. It discharges 15.14 million gallons per day into local waterways.
Madison Co Wissalohichan SSD WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 50 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 15.14 million gallons per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs processes such as biological nutrient removal or filtration to meet stringent discharge standards. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on pollutants to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which can cause eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9398 High Free Pike, Jefferson Township, Madison County, Ohio, 43162, United States.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients and pathogens.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the U.S. often use advanced treatment technologies like sequencing batch reactors or membrane bioreactors to meet stringent permit limits, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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