Overview
West Milton WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 4,645 residents in West Milton, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
The West Milton WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Milton, Ohio, serving a population of about 4,645. Situated in Miami County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio EPA, governs its discharge. For a plant of this size, typical treatment includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Great Miami River, a tributary of the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The West Milton WWTP is located at 854 South Miami Street, West Milton, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,645 residents in the West Milton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Great Miami River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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