Trumbull Co Bazetta 1 WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Cortland, Ohio

Trumbull Co Bazetta 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio. The plant serves a small population of 220 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters per year and an actual discharge volume of 132.49 megaliters per year, the facility operates below its capacity. As a US plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which set effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Mahoning River watershed, which flows into the Beaver River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of this extensive river system.

The plant discharges into the Mahoning River basin, which flows into the Beaver River and then the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in this important watershed.