Overview
Shadyside WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 3,675 residents in Shadyside, Ohio, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Shadyside WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shadyside, Ohio, a village in Belmont County along the Ohio River. The plant serves a population of about 3,675 people, reflecting a small community-scale operation typical of rural Appalachian towns. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For small agglomerations like Shadyside, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source for millions downstream. The plant's location inland and away from coastal waters reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Ohio River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations are regulated to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3700 Grand Avenue in Shadyside, Ohio, within Belmont County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,675 residents of Shadyside and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities like Shadyside, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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