Waynesfield WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Treatment in Auglaize County, Ohio

Waynesfield WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wayne Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The plant serves a small population of 869 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility operates with advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 465.60 units and a current discharge volume of 416.40 units, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing downstream eutrophication and protecting aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into local streams within the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger basin affected by agricultural runoff. The advanced treatment at Waynesfield helps minimize nutrient pollution, contributing to the health of downstream water bodies and reducing the risk of harmful algal blooms.