Quincy_DeGraff WWTP, Quincy

Overview

Quincy_DeGraff WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 2,000 residents in Quincy, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Great Lakes Basin.

The Quincy_DeGraff WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Quincy, Ohio, serving a population of about 2,000 people. As a small community plant in the Midwestern United States, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health and the environment. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility operates under state and federal regulations that ensure adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into nearby streams that flow into the Great Miami River, part of the Ohio River Basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge supports local aquatic ecosystems and contributes to the overall water quality of the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Great Miami River, which flows through western Ohio before joining the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as smallmouth bass and channel catfish. The downstream environment is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality in the region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 146 Main Street in Quincy, Ohio, within Logan County in the United States.

The facility serves approximately 1,998 residents in the Quincy area, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment plant.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Great Miami River, part of the Ohio River Basin, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.

Small plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.