Moreland Hills Greentree WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Moreland Hills, Ohio

Moreland Hills Greentree WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Moreland Hills, Ohio, within Cuyahoga County. The plant serves a small population of 24 residents, reflecting its role as a localized treatment solution for a limited service area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 37.85 volume units and a discharge volume of 41.64 volume units, the facility operates at a high utilization rate. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Cuyahoga River and ultimately reaches Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which flows northward into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical drinking water source. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is a key concern for the lake's health, particularly in preventing harmful algal blooms.