Paulding WWTP and Sewer System - Paulding County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant

Paulding WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Paulding County, Ohio, serving a population of about 3,595. The plant is situated in a rural area of northwestern Ohio, near the Indiana border. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the surrounding community. As a U.S. facility, 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. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. Regulatory compliance ensures basic treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that eventually drain into the Maumee River basin, which flows into Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes system, a vital freshwater resource. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the Maumee River and Lake Erie, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which flows northward into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This region is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns that contribute to algal blooms in Lake Erie. The plant's treatment helps reduce pollutant loads, supporting the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.