Overview
Ottawa WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 5,286 people in Ottawa, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
The Ottawa WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1452 North Defiance Street in Ottawa, Ohio. Serving a population of about 5,286, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and typical treatment for plants of this size includes secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Lake Erie watershed via the Maumee River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, making proper treatment critical for downstream environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local tributary that flows into the Maumee River, which empties into Lake Erie. The Maumee River watershed is a major contributor to Lake Erie's nutrient load, and the plant's operations are regulated to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically sensitive Great Lakes basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1452 North Defiance Street in Ottawa, Ohio, within Putnam County.
The plant serves approximately 5,286 people in the Ottawa area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Maumee River, which ultimately reaches Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For small agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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