Overview
Muskingum Co SD 57 Adamsville is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 256 people in Adamsville, Ohio. It discharges 94.64 megaliters of treated water annually, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Muskingum Co SD 57 Adamsville is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Back Street in Adamsville, Muskingum County, Ohio. Serving a small population of 256 residents, the plant is part of the local infrastructure managed by the Muskingum County Sanitary District. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 megaliters and treats an annual wastewater volume of 94.64 megaliters. As a US facility, 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. Advanced treatment typically includes processes beyond secondary treatment, such as nutrient removal or filtration, to meet stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Muskingum River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Muskingum River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Back Street in Adamsville, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 256 residents in the Adamsville area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients and pathogens.
As a US wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
Small plants in Ohio often use advanced treatment technologies such as sequencing batch reactors or membrane bioreactors to meet strict discharge limits, especially if discharging to sensitive watersheds.
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