Overview
Montgomery Co Eastern Regional WWTP and Sewers serves Kettering, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 45,375 people. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the region's water quality management.
Montgomery Co Eastern Regional WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kettering, Ohio, United States. Serving a population of around 45,375, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet state and federal standards for effluent quality. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the facility is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency oversees compliance with discharge limits and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a receiving water body that flows through the Great Miami River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality across multiple states and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Miami River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The region's karst geology and agricultural land use can influence nutrient loading, making effective treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on College Drive in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
The facility serves approximately 45,375 people in the Kettering area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Great Miami River and eventually the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal effluent standards.
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