Overview
New Bremen WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 2,900 residents in New Bremen, Ohio. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The New Bremen WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Bremen, Auglaize County, Ohio. It serves a population of about 2,909 people, classifying it as a small community system under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for BOD and TSS. It is expected to comply with state and federal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Great Lakes Basin, ultimately draining into Lake Erie via the Maumee River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and downstream aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Auglaize River, which flows into the Maumee River and then into Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes Basin, a critical freshwater ecosystem. The Maumee River is a major source of nutrient loading to Lake Erie, contributing to harmful algal blooms. The plant's treatment helps reduce local nutrient and pathogen inputs, supporting water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 20 East 1st Street, New Bremen, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,909 residents in the New Bremen area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Auglaize River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and ultimately Lake Erie.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small communities in Ohio, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal requirements.
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