Pataskala WWTP and Sewer System, Pataskala

Overview

Pataskala WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 4,000 residents in Pataskala, Ohio, treating municipal wastewater before discharge into local waterways.

Pataskala WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pataskala, Ohio, United States. It serves a population of about 4,000 people in the Licking County area, operating as part of the city's public infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant is regulated under the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving a small community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Licking River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Muskingum River and then the Ohio River. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the Ohio River basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Licking River, which flows into the Muskingum River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 9501 Creek Road Southwest, Pataskala, Ohio, in Licking County, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in the Pataskala area.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Licking River watershed, part of the Ohio River basin.

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.

For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state effluent standards for organic matter and solids.