Overview
Mantua WWTP and Collection System serves approximately 1,046 residents in Mantua, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
The Mantua WWTP and Collection System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio. It serves a small population of about 1,046 residents, typical of a rural community in the Midwestern United States. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for modest flows from the local area. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For small agglomerations like Mantua, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. It likely includes conventional secondary treatment steps such as activated sludge or lagoon systems common in rural Ohio. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that eventually drains into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which flows north to Lake Erie. This places the plant within the Great Lakes Basin, a region of significant ecological importance. The discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the watershed, and the plant must comply with Ohio EPA permits to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The Mantua WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Cuyahoga River, which flows approximately 100 miles north to Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a critical migratory stopover for birds. The watershed faces challenges from nutrient pollution, particularly phosphorus, which can fuel harmful algal blooms in the lake. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal limits to minimize its contribution to these ecological pressures.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Headwaters Trail in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,046 residents in the village of Mantua and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Cuyahoga River, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie.
As a U.S. facility, Mantua WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio EPA through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Small plants in Ohio often use secondary treatment systems such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or aerated lagoons to meet NPDES permit requirements for BOD and TSS removal.
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