Overview
Saint Clairsville North WWTP serves approximately 5,000 residents in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in Belmont County, operating under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
Saint Clairsville North WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located on Talbot Avenue in St. Clairsville, Ohio, serving a population of about 5,000. The plant is situated in Belmont County, within the Appalachian region of eastern Ohio, and is part of the community's essential water infrastructure. As a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. regulations, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, governs its discharge limits and monitoring requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality in the Ohio River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a vital resource for drinking water, recreation, and industry. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
Saint Clairsville North WWTP is located on Talbot Avenue in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the St. Clairsville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Ohio River, which is part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for organic and solids removal.
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