Sewer District 9 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hinckley Township, Ohio

Sewer District 9 is a wastewater treatment facility located at 1596 David Drive in Hinckley Township, Medina County, Ohio. Serving a population of 65, it is a small-scale plant that provides advanced treatment for the local community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. Its designed capacity is 37.85 cubic meters per day, and it currently treats a similar volume, indicating full utilization. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent effluent standards typical for plants in sensitive watersheds. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Lake Erie basin, part of the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Lake Erie watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Lake Erie basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a rich fishery and recreational activities. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with concerns about nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.