Overview
Summit Co Interstate Industrial Park WWTP 44 in Norton, Ohio provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small population. The plant discharges 37.85 million gallons per day into the local watershed.
Summit Co Interstate Industrial Park WWTP 44 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Norton, Summit County, Ohio. It serves a small population of approximately 100 people, primarily from the industrial park area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 37.85 million gallons per day and a similar discharge volume, the plant operates efficiently for its scale. 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 stringent effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the larger Mississippi River watershed. This downstream system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Barber Road in Norton, Summit County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 people, primarily from the Interstate Industrial Park area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that eventually flows into the Ohio River basin. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure 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), administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Small plants in the US often use secondary or advanced treatment to meet NPDES permit limits. Advanced treatment, as used here, provides higher removal of nutrients and contaminants.
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