Overview
Swanton WWTP and Sewer System serves Archbold, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 3,307 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Swanton WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of around 3,307 people, classifying it as a small community system under US regulatory frameworks. Its location in northwestern Ohio places it within the Maumee River watershed, which drains into Lake Erie. As a small municipal plant in the United States, Swanton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in the Lake Erie basin due to harmful algal bloom concerns. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie at Toledo. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting drinking water, recreation, and diverse aquatic life. The Maumee River watershed is the largest tributary to the Great Lakes and is a focus of phosphorus reduction efforts to mitigate eutrophication.
Environmental context
Swanton WWTP discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which drains into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is ecologically sensitive due to recurring harmful algal blooms driven by nutrient pollution, particularly phosphorus. The plant's location within the Lake Erie basin means its nutrient removal performance is critical for downstream water quality and the health of the lake's fishery and drinking water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
Swanton WWTP and Sewer System is located at 200 South Street, Archbold, Fulton County, Ohio, United States.
Swanton WWTP serves approximately 3,307 residents in the Archbold area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie. Discharge is regulated under an Ohio EPA NPDES permit.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Swanton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the Ohio EPA's NPDES program. Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment.
For a small community plant in Ohio, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons. In the Lake Erie basin, additional phosphorus removal may be required to address algal blooms.
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