Overview
Hurricane Creek Lift Station is a 2 MW diesel power plant in Johnson County, Indiana, operated by Johnson County Rural E M C. The facility provides backup power generation for local infrastructure.
Hurricane Creek Lift Station is a diesel power plant located in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale facility primarily used for backup or emergency power generation. The plant is owned and operated by Johnson County Rural E M C, a local electric cooperative serving rural areas. The plant operates on diesel fuel, a common choice for peaking and standby power due to its reliability and quick start capabilities. In the United States, diesel power plants are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). These regulations limit emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. As a backup power source, Hurricane Creek Lift Station plays a critical role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for wastewater lift station operations in Johnson County. Its small capacity and intermittent use minimize its environmental footprint compared to baseload fossil fuel plants. The facility supports grid stability and community resilience during outages.
Environmental context
Diesel power plants emit CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. However, the 2 MW capacity and likely intermittent operation of Hurricane Creek Lift Station limit its overall emissions. The plant's location in a rural area reduces exposure to densely populated zones. Regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act ensures emissions controls are in place.
Frequently asked questions
Hurricane Creek Lift Station is located in Johnson County, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.5879, -86.1858.
Hurricane Creek Lift Station is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 2 MW, used for backup or emergency power generation.
The plant is owned and operated by Johnson County Rural E M C, a local electric cooperative serving rural areas in Indiana.
Diesel power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants and NSPS for emissions from stationary engines.
Small diesel plants often serve as backup or peaking power sources, providing reliability for critical infrastructure such as lift stations during grid outages.