Summit Co Fishcreek WWTP 25, Stow

Overview

Summit Co Fishcreek WWTP 25 serves approximately 15,000 people in Stow, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting the Cuyahoga River basin.

Summit Co Fishcreek WWTP 25 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stow, Summit County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 15,000, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The facility's treatment processes are designed to reduce pollutants before discharge, aligning with federal and state regulations. The plant's treated effluent enters local waterways that flow into the Cuyahoga River, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Cuyahoga River, which flows northward through Ohio to Lake Erie. The Cuyahoga River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Lake Erie, the southernmost Great Lake, provides drinking water and supports a major fishery, so nutrient and pollutant control from upstream treatment plants is critical for maintaining water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 2863 North River Road in Stow, Summit County, Ohio, United States.

The plant serves approximately 15,000 people in the Stow area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Cuyahoga River, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie.

The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which requires compliance with secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.

Plants of this size in Ohio typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet NPDES permit limits before discharge.