Overview
Sandusky WWTP and Sewer System serves Sandusky, Ohio, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 42,000 residents. The plant discharges into the Lake Erie watershed, a vital freshwater resource.
The Sandusky WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. It serves a population of approximately 42,085 residents in the Erie County area, operating as part of the city's essential water infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the local population. Treatment processes typically include primary and secondary treatment stages to meet regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, which provides drinking water and supports diverse aquatic life. The facility plays a key role in protecting this sensitive freshwater ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Erie basin, part of the Great Lakes system that drains into the St. Lawrence River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Erie is the shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes, supporting important fisheries and recreational activities. The watershed faces challenges from agricultural runoff and urban stormwater, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and preventing harmful algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 331 Harrison Street, Sandusky, Ohio, United States, serving the city and surrounding Erie County area.
The plant serves approximately 42,085 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Lake Erie watershed, contributing to the Great Lakes basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, setting limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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