Overview
Spencerville WWTP and Sewer System serves Delphos, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 2,235 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Spencerville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of about 2,235 people, typical of a small community in the Midwestern United States. It is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the nearest coast, and discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is the standard expectation under federal regulations, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local municipality. The treated effluent from the plant likely enters a nearby stream or river within the Maumee River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. This region is part of the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically significant area that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the watershed, with regulatory oversight aimed at protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The watershed is agriculturally intensive, making nutrient management a key concern to prevent algal blooms. The plant's treatment performance helps maintain water quality in this sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1238 North St Marys Road, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, United States.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Maumee River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie.
The plant helps protect the Maumee River and its tributaries, which drain into Lake Erie, a major freshwater resource.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, setting limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
For small communities in Ohio, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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