Overview
West Unity WWTP and Sewer System serves 1,790 people in West Unity, Ohio, with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 946.35 thousand cubic meters annually, operating under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations.
West Unity WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Unity, Ohio, serving a population of 1,790. The plant provides advanced treatment, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards in this rural community. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,230.26 thousand cubic meters and discharges 946.35 thousand cubic meters annually. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Maumee River basin, which flows into Lake Erie, a vital freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and drinking water. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with nutrient management being a key concern due to algal bloom risks in Lake Erie. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 334 South Liberty Street, West Unity, Ohio, in Williams County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,790 in the West Unity area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, protecting sensitive downstream waters like Lake Erie.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio EPA. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and advanced treatment helps meet stringent standards for discharge into the Lake Erie watershed.
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