Richland Co Lust Subdivision WWTP - Mansfield, Ohio Advanced Wastewater Treatment

Richland Co Lust Subdivision WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 327 Wayne Street in Mansfield, Ohio, within Richland County. Serving a population of approximately 40, this small-scale plant is part of the local infrastructure managed by the county. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 30.28 volume units and a current discharge volume of 34.07, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Plants of this scale typically require permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Lake Erie watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lake Erie basin, which flows into Lake Erie, a vital Great Lake supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading, making advanced treatment important for controlling algal blooms and maintaining water quality for downstream communities.