New Lexington WWTP and Sewer System, Junction City, Ohio | Wastewater Treatment Plant

New Lexington WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Junction City, Perry County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,689 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under typical US regulatory categories. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Muskingum River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This positions the plant within a larger river system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The plant's location in a rural, inland setting means its discharge can affect local stream health and downstream water quality.