Overview
Minerva WWTP and Sewer System serves 3,934 residents in Minerva, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Minerva WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Minerva, Stark County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,934 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For plants serving populations around 4,000, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Muskingum River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Muskingum River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The facility's treatment processes help maintain water quality standards in these downstream environments, which are subject to both state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Minerva, Stark County, Ohio, United States, near East High Street and the Minerva Post Office.
The plant serves approximately 3,934 residents in the Minerva area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Muskingum River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities may also include disinfection and nutrient removal depending on local water quality standards.
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