Overview
Milan WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 1,500 residents in Erie County, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Milan WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 13896 Riley Road in Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,500 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Lake Erie basin. Lake Erie is the southernmost and shallowest of the Great Lakes, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the Lake Erie watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lake Erie basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as walleye and yellow perch, and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and harmful algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 13896 Riley Road in Milan Township, Erie County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,500 residents in the Milan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Lake Erie basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
As a U.S. facility, Milan WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the Ohio EPA's NPDES program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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