Overview
Port Clinton WWTP and Sewer System serves 18,080 residents in Port Clinton, Ohio, USA. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit framework.
The Port Clinton WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 32 Jackson Street in Port Clinton, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 18,080. Situated in Ottawa County along the southern shore of Lake Erie, the plant is part of the region's critical water infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to EPA NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge limits designed to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into Lake Erie, the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including walleye and perch fisheries, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's performance is vital to controlling nutrient loading that can contribute to harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Erie basin, which drains into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive due to its shallow depth and high nutrient inputs, which can lead to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this important freshwater ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 32 Jackson Street in Port Clinton, Ohio, United States, in Ottawa County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.
The plant serves approximately 18,080 residents in the city of Port Clinton and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into Lake Erie, which is part of the Great Lakes system. The discharge is regulated under the US Clean Water Act via an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits enforced by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For a medium-sized agglomeration of around 18,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Erie.
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