Stark Co Dee Mar Allotment WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Stark County, Ohio

Stark Co Dee Mar Allotment WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Stark County, Ohio, serving a small community of 528 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the environment. Its design capacity of 264.98 volume units accommodates the local population's needs. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small communities like this, advanced treatment often targets nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality. The facility's treatment process meets or exceeds regulatory standards for its size. The treated effluent flows into the Tuscarawas River basin, part of the larger Muskingum River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational and ecological functions. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this inland watershed.

The plant discharges into the Tuscarawas River basin, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which flows to the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining habitat quality.