Overview
Scioto Co Wheelersburg Sewer District No 2 WWTP and Sewers serves approximately 8,225 people in Wheelersburg, Ohio, as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure.
Scioto Co Wheelersburg Sewer District No 2 WWTP and Sewers is a wastewater treatment facility located in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of about 8,225 residents, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under typical classification systems. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River via smaller tributaries. The Ohio River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Scioto County drainage network, which flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream, the Mississippi River discharges into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient pollution can contribute to hypoxic zones. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Hayport Road in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,225 residents in the Wheelersburg area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For plants of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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