Overview
Perrysburg WWTP and Sewer System serves 21,100 people in Perrysburg, Ohio. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES permits and discharges treated wastewater into the Maumee River watershed, which flows to Lake Erie.
Perrysburg WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Perrysburg, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,100 residents in the city and surrounding areas, operating as part of the region's public sanitation infrastructure. As a US facility of this scale, the plant is regulated under the Clean Water Act through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, supporting its role in treating domestic and industrial wastewater from the community. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Maumee River, a major tributary of Lake Erie. The Maumee River watershed drains agricultural and urban areas in northwestern Ohio, and its discharge contributes to the western Lake Erie basin, which is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this important Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Maumee River, which flows into Maumee Bay and then Lake Erie. Lake Erie's western basin is a productive freshwater ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The region faces challenges from nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1 West Boundary Street in Perrysburg, Ohio, United States, within Wood County.
The plant serves approximately 21,100 people in the city of Perrysburg and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Maumee River, which flows into Maumee Bay and ultimately Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the Maumee River and Lake Erie.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Perrysburg, secondary treatment is standard under US regulations. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to address Lake Erie's algal bloom concerns.
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