Shelby Co Hickory Dell Estates WWTP - Advanced Treatment Plant in Shelby County, Ohio

Shelby Co Hickory Dell Estates WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 160 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The facility has a designed capacity of 75.71 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 60.57 units, indicating efficient operation within its capacity. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act. Plants of this scale are typically permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Great Miami River watershed, ultimately flowing to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This inland location protects downstream aquatic ecosystems by reducing nutrient loading and maintaining water quality in the region's freshwater systems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This inland watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting the ecological health of these freshwater systems.