Overview
Wintersville WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 4,067 residents in Wintersville, Ohio. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Ohio River basin.
The Wintersville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wintersville, Jefferson County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 4,067, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Facilities of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring effluent quality protects receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically and economically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Maintaining treatment standards is crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 100 Woodridge Drive, Wintersville, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,067 residents in the Wintersville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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