Marion Co North Quarry Subdivision WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Owens, Ohio

Marion Co North Quarry Subdivision WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Owens, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 120 residents. The plant is situated in Marion County, part of the rural landscape of central Ohio. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 60.57 volume units and a current discharge volume of 45.43, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment for the small community it serves. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Scioto River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This contributes to the overall water quality of the Ohio River basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Scioto River, which ultimately joins the Ohio River. The Scioto River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important water resource for central Ohio. The advanced treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting downstream ecosystems.