Overview
Westfield Center WWTP and Sewers serves approximately 1,054 residents in Westfield Center, Ohio. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
Westfield Center WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 9308 South Leroy Road in Westfield Center, Medina County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 1,054 people in this small community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For small agglomerations like Westfield Center, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Lake Erie watershed via the Rocky River or a tributary. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a local stream within the Lake Erie basin. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a productive fishery, but it is also sensitive to nutrient pollution that can cause harmful algal blooms. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the watershed, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9308 South Leroy Road in Westfield Center, Medina County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,054 residents in the Westfield Center community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Lake Erie watershed, likely via the Rocky River or a nearby tributary.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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