Preble Co Sewer District 3 WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in West Elkton, Ohio

Preble Co Sewer District 3 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Elkton, Preble County, Ohio. It serves a small population of approximately 250 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated near the West Elkton Intermediate School on Sycamore Street. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 94.64 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 75.71 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the overall health of the Mississippi River watershed. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality standards for recreation and wildlife.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and ensuring compliance with state water quality standards.