Overview
West Union WWTP and Sewer System serves the village of West Union, Ohio, treating wastewater for approximately 3,792 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Ohio River basin.
The West Union WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Union, Ohio, a small community in Adams County. Serving a population of about 3,792, the plant is part of the village's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream, making proper treatment critical for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Ohio River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports aquatic ecosystems including fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and the Ohio River is a vital water resource for drinking, recreation, and industry. Maintaining effective treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on South 2nd Street in West Union, Ohio, within Tiffin Township, Adams County.
The plant serves approximately 3,792 residents of West Union and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ohio River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio EPA, typically requiring secondary treatment.
For small communities in Ohio, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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