Overview
Middleport WWTP and Collection System serves approximately 2,500 residents in Middleport, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards for small communities.
Middleport WWTP and Collection System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio. Serving an estimated population of 2,500, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this small Ohio River community. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet federal and state effluent guidelines. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical water resource for communities and industries along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to industrial and agricultural runoff, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 383 Ash Street, Middleport, Meigs County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 residents in the Middleport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants serving around 2,500 people typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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