Overview
Mercer Co West Jefferson WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Mercer County, Ohio, serving 500 people. It discharges 151.42 megaliters per year and has a designed capacity of 272.55 megaliters.
Mercer Co West Jefferson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on SR 29 in Mercer County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's agricultural region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 272.55 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, the facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. For small plants like this, advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Wabash River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and the Mississippi River system. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse fish and wildlife populations in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on SR 29 in Mercer County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 500 residents in the West Jefferson area of Mercer County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Wabash River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to regulate its discharges.
Small plants in the US often use advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds, ensuring removal of nutrients and pathogens.
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