Overview
NWWSD Tontogany Service Area SD 1200 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wood County, Ohio, serving 1,077 people. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters per day and operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
NWWSD Tontogany Service Area SD 1200 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wood County, Ohio, within the United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,077 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. As part of Ohio's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing sewage from the Tontogany area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes Basin, a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and regional water supply. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, addressing concerns like harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a vital drinking water source. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient pollution, helping mitigate eutrophication and algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Middleton Pike in Wood County, Ohio, near the community of Tontogany. It serves the surrounding residential area.
The plant serves a population of 1,077 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the Maumee River, which ultimately reaches Lake Erie. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency likely issues and enforces the permit.
Small plants in the U.S. often use advanced treatment to meet strict effluent limits, especially if discharging to sensitive waters like the Lake Erie basin. This plant uses advanced treatment, which is common for protecting water quality.
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