Overview
Tuscarawas Co Wilkshire Hills WWTP serves approximately 4,740 residents in Wilkshire Hills, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Tuscarawas Co Wilkshire Hills WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wilkshire Hills, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Serving a population of about 4,740, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this unincorporated community and surrounding areas. As a US 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. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's design capacity and treatment process details are managed by the local utility to meet permit limits. The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body within the Muskingum River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Muskingum River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory fish. The region's agricultural and industrial activities require careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9999 Wilkshire Boulevard Northeast, Wilkshire Hills, Ohio, in Tuscarawas County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Muskingum River watershed, which flows to the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
The plant helps protect the Muskingum River, Ohio River, and Mississippi River by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollutants that could harm aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio EPA, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection. Nutrient removal may be required depending on the watershed's sensitivity.
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