Xenia Ford Rd WWTP and Sewers - Greene County, Ohio Wastewater Treatment

Xenia Ford Rd WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Xenia Township, Greene County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of around 13,482 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater systems. Its location in southwestern Ohio places it within the Great Miami River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements depending on the receiving water's sensitivity. The plant's design and operational details are managed by local municipal authorities. The treated effluent from Xenia Ford Rd WWTP enters local streams that flow into the Great Miami River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, particularly in the context of agricultural and urban runoff pressures in the watershed.

The plant discharges into the Great Miami River basin, which flows southwest to join the Ohio River near Cincinnati. The Ohio River then continues to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Great Miami River supports diverse fish populations and is used for recreation and drinking water. The watershed faces challenges from agricultural runoff and urban stormwater, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality.