Overview
South Point WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 11,000 residents in South Point, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permitting by the Ohio EPA.
The South Point WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, along the Ohio River. Serving a population of around 11,047, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for any discharge to surface waters. The Ohio EPA oversees permitting and compliance for such facilities in the state. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically and economically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The South Point WWTP discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports a wide range of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's location in the Ohio River basin means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems and communities that rely on the river for water supply and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 226 2nd Street West, South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River.
The plant serves approximately 11,047 residents in the South Point area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting by the Ohio EPA, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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