Overview
Scippo Sewer District WWTP and Sewers in Pickaway County, Ohio, provides advanced treatment for a small community of 700 people, discharging 132.49 units of treated wastewater.
Scippo Sewer District WWTP and Sewers serves the Pickaway County area in Ohio, United States. This facility is designed to treat wastewater from a small population of 700 residents, with a designed capacity of 567.81 units and an actual discharge volume of 132.49 units. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the Mississippi River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Scippo Creek and eventually the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and preventing eutrophication in sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small community of approximately 700 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment standards.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Ohio River, helping to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and the Mississippi River watershed.
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