Overview
North Ridgeville Westfield Allotment WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 288 people in North Ridgeville, Ohio. It discharges 64.35 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under the US Clean Water Act.
North Ridgeville Westfield Allotment WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio. Serving a small population of 288 residents, the plant is situated in a suburban area near Lake Erie. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. For small agglomerations like this, advanced treatment is above the typical secondary treatment standard, indicating a commitment to protecting sensitive downstream waters. The plant's designed capacity is 94.64 megaliters, with an actual discharge volume of 64.35 megaliters, suggesting operational efficiency. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes Basin. Lake Erie is a critical freshwater resource supporting drinking water, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is a key concern in the Lake Erie watershed due to harmful algal blooms.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Black River, which flows into Lake Erie in northern Ohio. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can cause harmful algal blooms. The advanced treatment at this plant helps mitigate phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, supporting the lake's ecological health and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Line Drive in North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 288 residents in the Westfield Allotment area of North Ridgeville.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Black River and ultimately into Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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