Overview
West Salem WWTP and Sewer System serves 1,501 people in West Salem, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 605.67 thousand cubic meters annually and has a designed capacity of 772.22 thousand cubic meters.
The West Salem WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Salem, Ohio, United States. Serving a population of approximately 1,501 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to meet environmental standards for the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. With a designed capacity of 772.22 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 605.67 thousand cubic meters, the facility is equipped to handle the wastewater generated by the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Lake Erie watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The advanced treatment process helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Lake Erie basin, which flows into Lake Erie and then through the Niagara River to the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical resource for drinking water and recreation. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the lake's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 399 Greeley Street, West Salem, Ohio, in Wayne County, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,501 residents in the West Salem area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Lake Erie watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring discharges meet water quality standards.
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