Yorkville WWTP and Sewer System - Small Municipal Plant in Ohio

The Yorkville WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Yorkville, Belmont County, Ohio. It serves a population of approximately 1,480 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. EPA guidelines. 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Small plants in Ohio typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the watershed and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.