Overview
New Holland WWTP and Sewer System serves 785 residents in New Holland, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Scioto River basin.
The New Holland WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Holland, Pickaway County, Ohio. Serving a population of 785, this plant provides advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment in this rural community. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment standards, likely incorporating nutrient removal or other tertiary processes. With a designed capacity of 605.66 and a discharge volume of 548.89, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. Such permits set effluent limits based on water quality standards for the receiving water body. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that drain into the Scioto River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Scioto River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the river's ecological health and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Scioto River, which ultimately joins the Ohio River. The Scioto River basin is an important ecological corridor in central Ohio, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient pollution, safeguarding water quality in the downstream Ohio River system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 175 Hamilton Street, New Holland, Pickaway County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 785 residents in the New Holland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Scioto River, a tributary of the Ohio River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
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