Pleasant Valley RSD Rustic Acres WWTP and Sewers - Ross County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Pleasant Valley RSD Rustic Acres WWTP and Sewers is a small municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ross County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of 95 residents and is situated near Slate Mills, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With a designed capacity of 37.85 megaliters per year and an actual discharge volume of 30.28 megaliters per year, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets strict limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Scioto River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient pollution, protecting downstream water quality in the Mississippi River system and the Gulf of Mexico.