Overview
Thornville WWTP and Sewer System is an advanced treatment facility serving 731 people in Thornville, Ohio. It discharges 227.13 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters.
Thornville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Thornville, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 731 residents and operates under advanced treatment standards, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge. The plant's advanced treatment process goes beyond secondary treatment, typically incorporating nutrient removal or filtration to meet stringent water quality goals. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Muskingum River watershed, eventually reaching the Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Muskingum River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and preventing eutrophication in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Thornville WWTP and Sewer System is located in Thornville, Ohio, United States, in Perry County.
The plant serves a population of 731 residents in the Thornville area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Muskingum River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
Thornville WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, Thornville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
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