Savannah WWTP and Sewer System - Ashland County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

The Savannah WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clear Creek Township, Ashland County, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of 372 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency for most municipal plants. With an annual discharge volume of 132.49 megaliters and a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lake Erie basin via the Huron River or similar watersheds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support aquatic life in the region's streams and rivers. As part of Ohio's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Huron River watershed, which drains into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports diverse aquatic life, including important fish species. The region's agricultural land use can contribute nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality in the lake.