Overview
Strongsville B WWTP and Sewers serves 5,200 people in Strongsville, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Strongsville B WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,200 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the regional wastewater infrastructure. It is situated in the northeastern part of the state, near the southern shore of Lake Erie. As a US-based plant, Strongsville B WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which aligns with the scale expected for a community of its size. Treatment processes and operational status are consistent with state and federal standards for similar agglomerations. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Lake Erie watershed, a vital freshwater resource that supports drinking water, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Cuyahoga River basin and Lake Erie, contributing to the region's environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Erie watershed, part of the Great Lakes system, which is the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth. Lake Erie supports a diverse ecosystem, including important fish species such as walleye and yellow perch. The facility's operations help protect water quality in the Cuyahoga River and downstream Lake Erie, which is ecologically sensitive due to historical nutrient pollution and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Pearl Road in Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
The facility serves approximately 5,200 residents in the Strongsville area.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Lake Erie watershed, likely via the Cuyahoga River or a tributary, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Plants of this scale in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with some incorporating advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like Lake Erie.
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