Ohio EPA Gives Preliminary OK for New Bainbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant

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*Above photo is similar type plant in Chillicothe*

(Columbus) – Ohio EPA has concluded that the proposed wastewater collection and treatment plant project for the Village of Bainbridge, saying it should not result in significant adverse environmental impacts.

The Village of Bainbridge has requested financial assistance from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for the Gravity Collection Sewer System and WWTP project. Work for this wastewater collection and treatment project will primarily include the construction of new gravity sewers and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) to correct environmental and public health issues related to failing household sewage treatment systems (HSTS) in the community.

The total estimated amount for the project is $13,510,671, and Bainbridge expects to receive grants and funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Community Development Block Grant program, H2Ohio, Ohio Public Works Commission, and Ohio Water Development Authority for a portion of this total.

The estimated loan amount is $9,477,501; Bainbridge is eligible for up to $4 million in principal forgiveness, which will not need to be repaid. Debt for the project will be repaid from monthly sewer fees. The project is scheduled to begin in autumn 2022 and be completed in 23 months.

Any comments on the preliminary determination should be sent to R. Eric Schultz Division of Environmental & Financial Assistance Ohio Environmental Protection Agency P.O. Box 1049 Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049 E-mail: eric.schultz@epa.ohio.gov