Overview
Williams Co Lakeland Woods WWTP in Bryan, Ohio, serves 224 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 113.56 million gallons per day into local waterways, supporting the Maumee River watershed.
Williams Co Lakeland Woods WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bryan, Ohio, within Williams County. Serving a population of 224, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standards typical under the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per day and a discharge volume matching that capacity, it operates at full capacity to treat wastewater from the community. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the Great Lakes ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is part of the Lake Erie watershed, known for its importance to fisheries and recreation. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bryan, Ohio, United States, within Williams County.
The plant serves a population of 224 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Maumee River and eventually Lake Erie.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment standards to further reduce pollutants.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio EPA to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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