Overview
Trumbull Co Brookfield SD 1 and 2 serves about 4,500 residents in West Hill, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Trumbull Co Brookfield SD 1 and 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in West Hill, Brookfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. The facility serves an estimated population of 4,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant within the region. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Shenango River watershed, which flows into the Beaver River and eventually the Ohio River. This downstream connectivity underscores the plant's role in maintaining water quality in the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Shenango River watershed, which flows into the Beaver River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to the ecological health of the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 929 Standard Avenue, West Hill, Brookfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,500 residents in the West Hill and Brookfield Township areas.
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Shenango River watershed, which flows into the Beaver River and then the Ohio River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized plants in Ohio, secondary treatment is typically required under NPDES permits, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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