Stark Co Spring Valley Allotment WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Stark County, Ohio

Stark Co Spring Valley Allotment WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawrence Township, Stark County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 260 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban allotment setting within the broader Stark County area. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 302.83 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 94.64 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well below its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River watershed. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the region's water resources, which are vital for drinking water, recreation, and wildlife habitat.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Tuscarawas River, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which eventually joins the Ohio River. The Ohio River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.