Overview
Seville WWTP and Sewer System serves 2,160 people in Medina County, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
Seville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Medina County, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 2,160 residents. The plant is situated in Guilford Township near Mill Road, providing essential sanitation services to the Seville community and surrounding areas. As a small-scale treatment plant, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Facilities of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring effluent quality protects receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Lake Erie watershed. These waterways ultimately drain into Lake Erie, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's surface waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lake Erie basin, which flows into Lake Erie, a vital Great Lake supporting fisheries, drinking water, and recreation. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and riparian habitats that provide spawning grounds for fish and habitat for migratory birds. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is critical to prevent algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 4800 Mill Road, Guilford Township, Medina County, Ohio, 44273, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,160 residents in the Seville area and surrounding parts of Medina County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Lake Erie watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Ohio typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal standards before discharge.
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