Overview
Saint Paris WWTP and Sewer System serves St. Paris, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 3,598 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act standards.
Saint Paris WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in St. Paris, Champaign County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 3,598 people, typical of a small community in the Midwestern United States. Its operations are integral to local sanitation and public health. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory expectations. The treated effluent from the Saint Paris WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Great Miami River basin, part of the Ohio River watershed. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Great Miami River watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality for recreation and aquatic habitat. The area is predominantly agricultural, so nutrient management is an important consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Huffman Drive in St. Paris, Champaign County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,598 residents, typical of a small community in rural Ohio.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the Great Miami River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, using biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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