Overview
Wayne WWTP and Sewer System in Wood County, Ohio, serves 842 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 302.83 million gallons per year and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Wayne WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wood County, Ohio, United States. It serves a small population of 842 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town community. The plant is situated near Defiance Pike and operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US EPA for municipal wastewater plants. With a designed capacity of 348.26 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 302.83 million gallons per year, the plant operates at approximately 87% capacity. This indicates efficient utilization of its infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lake Erie basin. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive, supporting fisheries and migratory birds. The Maumee River watershed is predominantly agricultural, and nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in the lake. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, but advanced nutrient removal may be needed to mitigate eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Defiance Pike in Wood County, Ohio, United States, near the town of Wayne.
The plant serves a population of 842 people, typical of a small rural community in Ohio.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Maumee River and ultimately into Lake Erie.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets discharge limits to protect water quality in receiving waters like Lake Erie.
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