Overview
ADVANCE WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 620 residents in Advance, Indiana. It discharges 147.63 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
ADVANCE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Advance, Boone County, Indiana. Serving a small population of 620, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. For small communities like Advance, secondary treatment is the standard to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local waterway that drains into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, protecting downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Mississippi River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecosystem that benefits from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ADVANCE WWTP is located at 178 Main Street, Advance, Boone County, Indiana, United States.
ADVANCE WWTP serves a population of 620 residents in the town of Advance, Indiana.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
ADVANCE WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act, to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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