Portage Co Franklin Hills WWTP, Ravenna

Overview

Portage Co Franklin Hills WWTP serves Ravenna, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 9,444 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.

Portage Co Franklin Hills WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, serving a population of about 9,444. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act and Ohio EPA permits. As a facility serving a small to medium-sized community, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under federal standards. Typical plants of this scale employ biological treatment followed by disinfection before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Mahoning River watershed, ultimately flowing to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River system. This discharge supports aquatic life and downstream water quality, requiring compliance with state water quality standards.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Mahoning River basin, which flows through northeastern Ohio and into Pennsylvania before joining the Ohio River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and water supply. Downstream, the Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi, impacting ecosystems across multiple states.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, United States, at the Portage County Administrative Building on South Meridian Street.

The plant serves approximately 9,444 residents in the Ravenna area and surrounding parts of Portage County.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Mahoning River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) that set effluent limits and monitoring requirements.

Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and solids.