Richland Co Country Meadows WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Shelby, Ohio

Richland Co Country Meadows WWTP is located in Shelby, Ohio, within Richland County. The facility provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small population of 50 people, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 34.07 million gallons per day and currently discharges 26.50 million gallons per day. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lake Erie basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.

The plant discharges into the Lake Erie watershed, which is part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing harmful algal blooms in the lake.