Warren Co Sycamore Trails WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Warren County, Ohio

Warren Co Sycamore Trails WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Warren County, Ohio, serving a population of approximately 1,000 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards typical of facilities in the region. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. With a designed capacity of 302.83 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 264.98 thousand gallons per day, the facility maintains a utilization rate of about 87.5 percent, indicating efficient operation within its design parameters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.

The plant discharges into streams within the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.