MSD Taylor Creek Drainage Basin Wastewater Treatment Plant, Miami Station, Ohio

MSD Taylor Creek Drainage Basin is a wastewater treatment facility located in Miami Station, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It serves a population of around 26,767 residents as part of the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati's regional infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, over 50 kilometers from the nearest coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act, which requires removal of at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The facility's discharge is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set specific effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Taylor Creek drainage basin, which is part of the larger Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and other species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the creek and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Taylor Creek drainage basin, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife. Maintaining effective wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.