Overview
Summit Co Frasure Park Estates 46 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serving 300 people with a discharge volume of 189.27 m³/day and a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day.
Summit Co Frasure Park Estates 46 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, within the United States. It serves a small population of 300 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day and currently discharges 189.27 m³/day, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets strict limits on effluent quality to protect water resources. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Cuyahoga River and then into Lake Erie. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive Lake Erie ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital freshwater resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cuyahoga River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a major drinking water source. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and other pollutants, mitigating the risk of harmful algal blooms and protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 21st Street in the Portage Crossing area of Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 300 residents.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Cuyahoga River and ultimately into Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Ohio EPA, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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