Overview
Mahoning Co Diehl Lake WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Mahoning County, Ohio, serving 200 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Mahoning River watershed.
Mahoning Co Diehl Lake WWTP is a small advanced treatment facility located in Ellsworth Township, Mahoning County, Ohio. Serving a population of 200, it is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 113.56 and a discharge volume of 105.99, it operates efficiently within its capacity. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local streams that drain into the Mahoning River, a tributary of the Beaver River, which ultimately reaches the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Mahoning River, part of the Ohio River basin. The Mahoning River has a history of industrial pollution, and advanced treatment helps protect water quality. The downstream environment supports fish populations and recreational uses, making nutrient and pollutant removal critical.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 11258 North Kiwtani, Ellsworth Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, 44406, United States.
The plant serves a population of 200 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Mahoning River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a U.S. 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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