Overview
NWWSD Weston WWTP and Sewer System is an advanced treatment plant serving 1,659 people in Weston, Ohio. It discharges 908.50 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 1,059.91 units.
NWWSD Weston WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Weston, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of 1,659 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1,059.91 units, with an actual discharge volume of 908.50 units, indicating operational efficiency. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which regulate pollutant discharges into surface waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Maumee River basin and then into Lake Erie. This region is part of the Great Lakes watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, a vital freshwater resource. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive due to harmful algal blooms driven by nutrient loading. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, supporting the health of the lake and its fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 13383 Silver Street, Weston, Wood County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,659 people in the Weston area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting sensitive downstream waters like Lake Erie.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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