Overview
Wapakoneta WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 10,371 residents in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards.
The Wapakoneta WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 10,371, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure to manage domestic and industrial wastewater from the community. As a U.S. 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 population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant must comply with effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the Auglaize River, a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Auglaize River, a major tributary of the Maumee River. The Maumee River drains into the western basin of Lake Erie, which is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The watershed is part of the Great Lakes Basin, and nutrient management is important to prevent algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
The Wapakoneta WWTP and Sewer System is located at 702 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County.
The plant serves approximately 10,371 residents in the city of Wapakoneta and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Auglaize River, part of the Maumee River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the U.S. 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 a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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