Overview
Stark Co Skyland Hills MHP WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 282 people in Stark County, Ohio. It discharges 56.78 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 105.99 units.
Stark Co Skyland Hills MHP WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Paris Township, Stark County, Ohio, serving a small population of 282 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, achieving a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 105.99 units and a current discharge volume of 56.78 units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local streams and rivers support diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and are important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Paris Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States, within the Skyland Hills Mobile Home Park.
The plant serves a population of 282 residents in the Skyland Hills Mobile Home Park and surrounding area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment is typical for facilities in sensitive watersheds to meet stringent water quality standards.
The plant has a designed capacity of 105.99 units, with a current discharge volume of 56.78 units, indicating it operates at about 54% capacity.
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