Summit Co Brentwood Estates WWTP24 - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Norton, Ohio

Summit Co Brentwood Estates WWTP24 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Norton, Summit County, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 650 residents. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 454.25 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 227.13 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for communities downstream. The advanced treatment level helps protect water quality in the receiving streams and contributes to the overall health of the Ohio River ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.