Summit Co Melody Village WWTP 10 - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in New Franklin, Ohio

Summit Co Melody Village WWTP 10 is a wastewater treatment facility located in New Franklin, Summit County, Ohio. Serving a small population of 236 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant utilizes advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 605.66 units and an average daily discharge of 416.40 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treatment level and capacity align with the needs of a small community, providing effective wastewater management. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that feeds into the Mississippi River system. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health in the surrounding area.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tuscarawas River, a tributary of the Muskingum River, which eventually joins the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the downstream ecosystem.