Overview
Woodville WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 1,977 residents in Woodville, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Woodville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 200 Fort Findlay Road in Woodville, Sandusky County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 1,977 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small agglomerations like Woodville, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Lake Erie basin, ultimately draining into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making proper treatment essential for regional environmental health.
Environmental context
Woodville lies within the Lake Erie drainage basin, with treated wastewater likely flowing into nearby creeks or the Sandusky River before reaching Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a productive fishery, but it is also vulnerable to nutrient pollution that can cause harmful algal blooms. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load, underscoring the importance of effective treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 200 Fort Findlay Road in Woodville, Sandusky County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,977 residents in the Woodville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Lake Erie basin, likely via a creek or the Sandusky River.
As a U.S. facility, Woodville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids before discharge.
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