Shreve WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Shreve, Ohio

Shreve WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shreve, Ohio, within Wayne County. The plant serves a small population of 1,582 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the Clean Water Act. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal or additional filtration to meet stringent water quality standards. The facility has a designed capacity of 1,658 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 984 cubic meters, indicating operational headroom for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Muskingum River watershed, part of the Ohio River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Ohio River system, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports a mix of agricultural and forested land, with streams providing habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. Advanced treatment at this facility reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate downstream eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone.