Overview
Sugarcreek WWTP and Sewers serves the village of Sugarcreek, Ohio, treating wastewater for a population of 2,220. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Tuscarawas River basin.
Sugarcreek WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 705 Belden Parkway Northeast in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The plant serves a population of 2,220 residents in this rural village within Tuscarawas County. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework. Facilities of this size in Ohio are typically permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a baseline requirement for municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that flows into the Tuscarawas River, part of the larger Muskingum River watershed. This river system ultimately drains to the Ohio River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect local water quality in the Sugar Creek area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Tuscarawas River, which flows through eastern Ohio before joining the Muskingum River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports a mix of agricultural and rural land uses, with aquatic habitats that include fish species such as smallmouth bass and channel catfish. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, particularly for downstream recreational and drinking water uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 705 Belden Parkway Northeast in Sugarcreek, Ohio, within Tuscarawas County.
The plant serves approximately 2,220 residents in the village of Sugarcreek and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Tuscarawas River, part of the Muskingum River watershed.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Small municipal plants like this are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For small communities in Ohio, conventional treatment often includes primary sedimentation, biological treatment (such as activated sludge or trickling filters), and disinfection. The plant must comply with state and federal effluent limits.
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