Overview
Union Co Mill Creek Estates WWTP in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio, serves 1,060 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 378.54 megaliters per year and has a designed capacity of 397.47 megaliters.
Union Co Mill Creek Estates WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Pleasant Ridge, Union County, Ohio. It serves a population of 1,060 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which mandates advanced treatment to protect water quality. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 397.47 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 378.54 megaliters, it operates efficiently within its capacity. As an inland facility, it does not directly impact coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Scioto River, a tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 15898 Valleyview Drive, Pleasant Ridge, Union County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,060 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Scioto River, part of the Ohio River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants like nutrients.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards.
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