Wayne Co Hillcrest WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Wooster, Ohio

Wayne Co Hillcrest WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located at 453 West Liberty Street in Wooster, Ohio, within Wayne County. The plant serves a small population of 280 people and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 143.85 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the region's water resources. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact on receiving waters.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, part of the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area features mixed agricultural and urban land use, and the plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors.