Overview
Xenia Glady Run WWTP and Sewers serves approximately 15,200 residents in Xenia, Ohio, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Great Miami River basin.
Xenia Glady Run WWTP and Sewers is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Xenia, Ohio, a city in Greene County. The plant serves a population of about 15,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. It operates under the framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. As a plant serving a community of this scale, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes to meet effluent limits set by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. It is expected to comply with state and federal standards for conventional pollutants. The plant discharges treated wastewater into 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's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the region's watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Miami River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and the plant's effluent must meet standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion. The region's karst geology can make groundwater vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of proper treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Berkshire Drive in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,203 residents in the Xenia area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Great Miami River basin, which flows to the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this size in Ohio typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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