Summit Co Aurora Shores WWTP 29 - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Reminderville, Ohio

Summit Co Aurora Shores WWTP 29 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Reminderville, Summit County, Ohio. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents in the Aurora Shores area, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 946.35 megaliters, the facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Cuyahoga River watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This region is part of the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Cuyahoga River, which flows north into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes Basin. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as walleye and yellow perch. The advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is a key concern for the lake's water quality and aquatic health.