Overview
Wadsworth WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 20,817 residents in Wadsworth, Ohio. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing wastewater for this inland community.
Wadsworth WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 868 Airport Drive in Wadsworth, Ohio, serving a population of about 20,817. As an inland plant in the Great Lakes region, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent likely discharges to a tributary of the Ohio River or Lake Erie basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant's location in Medina County places it within a region of mixed urban and agricultural land use, where wastewater treatment is critical for maintaining water quality in the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream that flows into the Ohio River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This inland location supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in a region with significant agricultural and urban runoff.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 868 Airport Drive in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 20,817 residents in the city of Wadsworth and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Ohio River watershed, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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