Overview
Struthers WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 44,256 residents in Struthers, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
The Struthers WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 524 Lowellville Road in Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio. Serving an estimated population of 44,256, the plant is a key component of the city's infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources in this northeastern Ohio community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The Ohio EPA issues and enforces permits to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mahoning River, a tributary of the Beaver River, which flows into the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical to protecting water quality in this watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Mahoning River, which flows through northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania before joining the Beaver River and then the Ohio River. The Mahoning River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Protecting this waterway from nutrient pollution and pathogens is essential for maintaining aquatic ecosystem health and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 524 Lowellville Road in Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 44,256 residents in the city of Struthers and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Mahoning River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the receiving waterbody.
Facilities of this scale in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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