Overview
Tiffin WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 14,193 residents in Tiffin, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Tiffin WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 14,193, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a receiving water body within the Lake Erie basin. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment, including the Sandusky River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a tributary of the Sandusky River, which drains into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The facility's discharge must meet stringent limits to protect the lake's ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,193 residents in the Tiffin area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Sandusky River watershed, which flows into Lake Erie.
As a U.S. facility, Tiffin WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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