Overview
West Manchester WWTP and Sewer System serves 435 residents in West Manchester, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 189.27 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
West Manchester WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio. Serving a population of 435, the plant provides advanced treatment for the community's wastewater, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. With a designed capacity of 246.05 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters, the facility is sized to handle the local population's needs. Advanced treatment processes remove nutrients and other pollutants beyond secondary treatment levels. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Great Miami River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps protect sensitive species and maintains water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 210 Scott Street, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves a population of 435 residents in the West Manchester area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Great Miami River watershed, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
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