Overview
Wooster WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 27,000 residents in Wooster, Ohio. The plant operates under US EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Wooster WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. Serving a population of around 27,000, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater from the community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Lake Erie watershed. The downstream environment includes streams and rivers that eventually flow into Lake Erie, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this important Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters a tributary of the Killbuck Creek, which flows into the Walhonding River, part of the Muskingum River watershed that drains to the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. This inland watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The Wooster WWTP and Sewer System is located on Old Columbus Road in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 27,069 people in the city of Wooster and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into Killbuck Creek, part of the Muskingum River watershed, which ultimately reaches the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes like activated sludge. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to nitrogen or phosphorus.
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