Overview
Wayne Co Lake Harmony WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Wayne County, Ohio, serving a small population of 100. It discharges 68.14 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 136.27 units.
Wayne Co Lake Harmony WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within the state. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 136.27 units and a current discharge volume of 68.14 units, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Lake Drive in Wayne County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 100 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Small plants in Ohio often use advanced treatment to meet stringent discharge limits, especially when discharging to sensitive waters.
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