Sycamore WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Treatment Facility in Ohio

Sycamore WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sycamore, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of around 950 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community in Wyandot County. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 605.66 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Lake Erie basin via the Sandusky River system. This connection to Lake Erie, a Great Lake, underscores the importance of advanced treatment in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Sandusky River, which flows north into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse fish populations and providing drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, reducing the risk of harmful algal blooms in the lake.