The Ohio EPA issues a permit to the City, for effluent discharge into the Mad River, under the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) mandate of the federal government.
Our EPA permit also defines requirements for residuals management and industrial waste control. In fiscal and calendar year 2000, the plant was serving a population of about 83,000 with a plant staff of 25 professionals, and an annual Operations and Maintenance budget of two million dollars.
A major construction project was also underway from 1999 and into 2000, to improve infrastructure and to develop automation of much of the continuous operation of the plant. The plant is currently pursuing an expansion to reduce our impact from storm water surcharging and to improve current processes.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
965 Dayton Avenue | |
Assistant Superintendent
Built in 1934, the Wastewater Treatment Plant is responsible for treating all the wastewater generated by the citizens, businesses, and industries of the City, as well as several surrounding areas. The plant responsibilities include: the operation and maintenance of an Advanced Secondary Treatment System as well as several sewerage pumping stations located throughout the collection system, monitoring of stream pollutants is performed, and residual bio-solids management.
Our StatementAs guided by the Clean Water Act of 1974, we strive to protect public health, the receiving water quality and minimize our impact on the land. |
MIPP CoordinatorMunicipal Industrial Pretreatment Program (MIPP)This program controls the commercial and industrial discharges to the collection system that can harmfully impact the treatment units at the plant. The program is regulated through the use of Chapter 916 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Springfield, or better known as the Sewer Use Ordinance. This lists the definitions, requirements and restrictions expected of our industrial users of our collection system. It also provides a legal means for the City to implement control. Reporting Forms
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Combined Sewer Overflow | |
Tour the Plant
The public is welcome to tour this plant. School groups, clubs, church and business organizations as well as individual residents are encouraged to tour this facility. To schedule presentations or a tour, please contact the Assistant Superintendent at (937) 324-7624.