Pickaway Co Knollwood Village WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Morgan County, Ohio

Pickaway Co Knollwood Village WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 160 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs discharge permits and effluent standards for such facilities. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 75.71 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 37.85 thousand cubic meters, it operates well within its capacity. This treatment level is typical for facilities in sensitive watersheds or those requiring nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Muskingum River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and the Mississippi River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into small tributaries of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.