Overview
New Bloomington WWTP and Sewers is an advanced treatment plant in Marion County, Ohio, serving 548 people. It discharges 189.27 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
New Bloomington WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marion County, Ohio, serving a small population of 548 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment standard to provide higher levels of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 264.98 megaliters, the facility treats an average of 189.27 megaliters of wastewater per year, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Scioto River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Scioto River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Scioto River basin supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Mt Olive-Agosta Road in Bowling Green Township, Marion County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 548 residents in the New Bloomington area of Marion County.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients and pathogens.
Under the Clean Water Act, the plant must operate under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For small communities in Ohio, advanced treatment is often required to meet stringent water quality standards, especially if the discharge is to sensitive watersheds.
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