Stark Co Molly Stark Hospital WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Canton, Ohio

Stark Co Molly Stark Hospital WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Columbus Road Northeast in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of 453 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and a current discharge volume of 147.63 megaliters per year, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish and wildlife species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining dissolved oxygen levels in downstream waters.