Overview
Portage Co Rivermoor Estates WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Ravenna, Ohio, serving 430 people. It discharges 132.49 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 162.77 units.
Portage Co Rivermoor Estates WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 430 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. As part of the U.S. wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. This level of treatment is typical for facilities discharging into sensitive water bodies or areas with strict water quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 162.77 units, and it currently discharges 132.49 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local waterway within the Lake Erie basin, ultimately flowing into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses of the lake.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mahoning River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River system. The local watershed is part of the Lake Erie basin, supporting diverse aquatic species and recreational activities. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to mitigate eutrophication in downstream waters.
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 a population of approximately 430 residents, typical of a small community wastewater facility in rural Ohio.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Mahoning River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River system.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to meet stringent water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, regulating its discharge to protect water quality.
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