Overview
Yellow Springs WWTP and Sewer System serves the village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, treating wastewater from approximately 3,761 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Glen Helen Nature Preserve.
Yellow Springs WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, within the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. The plant serves a population of about 3,761 residents in this Greene County community. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting the surrounding natural environment. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, governs its discharge and ensures compliance with water quality standards. Facilities of this size typically employ biological treatment followed by disinfection before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Little Miami River, a National Scenic River. The Little Miami River flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Little Miami River watershed, a designated state scenic river that flows into the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The Glen Helen Nature Preserve surrounding the plant adds ecological sensitivity, requiring careful management of nutrient and pathogen loads to protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, Ohio, within Greene County.
The plant serves approximately 3,761 residents in the village of Yellow Springs and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Little Miami River, a National Scenic River, and eventually the Ohio River.
The plant operates under the U.S. 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 small community of this size, typical treatment includes primary settling, biological secondary treatment (such as activated sludge or trickling filters), and disinfection (e.g., chlorination or UV) before discharge.
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