Overview
Summit Co Norton Acres WWTP 13 in Norton, Ohio, provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small community, discharging treated water into the local watershed.
Summit Co Norton Acres WWTP 13 is a wastewater treatment facility located in Norton, Summit County, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 600 residents. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 458.03 units and a current discharge volume of 264.98 units, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management of local wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems, supporting regional environmental health and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, part of the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting biodiversity in the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 3061 Fair Oaks Drive, Norton, Summit County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 600 residents in the Norton area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and other processes beyond secondary treatment.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
Small communities in Ohio often use advanced treatment to meet water quality standards, especially when discharging into sensitive watersheds like the Ohio River basin.
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