Piketon WWTP and Collection System - Pike County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Piketon WWTP and Collection System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of about 1,907 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. For small communities like Piketon, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's design capacity and treatment process are consistent with standard practices for facilities of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Scioto River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River. The Scioto River supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically important river system.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Scioto River, which flows south to the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Scioto River watershed supports diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and the Ohio River is a critical migratory corridor for aquatic species. Proper treatment at Piketon WWTP helps maintain water quality in this interconnected system.