Overview
Troy WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 27,220 people in Troy, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Great Miami River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
The Troy WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Troy, Ohio, serving a population of about 27,220. The plant is situated in Miami County and is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, governs the plant's discharge limits and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Great Miami River, which flows southwest to the Ohio River. The Ohio River then joins the Mississippi River, draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Miami River, a tributary of the Ohio River, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Great Miami River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important regional watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 914 Dye Mill Road, Troy, Ohio, in Miami County.
The plant serves approximately 27,220 people in the city of Troy and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Great Miami River, which flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants. Discharge permits are issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency under the NPDES program.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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