Overview
Pleasant Valley RSD WWTP and Sewers serves Ross County, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 3,432 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring compliance with EPA standards for inland discharge.
Pleasant Valley RSD WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ross County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of about 3,432 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the region. Its address is 1803 Anderson Station Road, Slate Mills, Ohio, and it is situated inland, away from coastal areas. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet EPA effluent guidelines. It is expected to comply with state and federal regulations for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways within the Scioto River basin, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This inland discharge supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems, including habitats for aquatic species and recreational water uses. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in Ross County and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Scioto River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and provides drinking water and recreational opportunities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1803 Anderson Station Road, Slate Mills, Ross County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,432 residents in the Ross County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Scioto River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Small plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent standards for BOD, TSS, and nutrients.
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