Overview
Washington Co Riverview Estates WWTP and Sewers serves 1,000 people in Washington County, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 257.41 units of treated wastewater, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Washington Co Riverview Estates WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Washington County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,000 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 227.12 units and currently discharges 257.41 units of treated wastewater. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. 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. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical water resource for communities and industries. The advanced treatment at this facility helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Washington County, Ohio, United States, near the Oxbow Golf Course.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 residents in the Riverview Estates area of Washington County.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a US facility, it operates under the 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.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ohio River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
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