Overview
Tri Cities North Regional WWTP serves Riverside, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 62,808 people. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Tri Cities North Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Riverside, Montgomery County, Ohio. It serves a population of approximately 62,808 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for the greater Dayton area. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a tributary of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Protecting this watershed is critical for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Great Miami River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters, making effective treatment essential.
Frequently asked questions
Tri Cities North Regional WWTP is located in Riverside, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, near the city of Dayton.
The plant serves approximately 62,808 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Great Miami River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, setting effluent limits for pollutants.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge. Additional nutrient removal may be required if discharging to sensitive waters.
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