Overview
Albany WWTP serves 2,500 residents in Albany, Indiana, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways under US Clean Water Act regulations.
Albany WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 555 Dowden Avenue in Albany, Indiana. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 people in this small community within Delaware County. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a plant serving around 2,500 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River watershed. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Upper Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other organisms. Downstream, the water flows into the Mississippi River, which is a major ecological corridor for migratory birds and aquatic species. Protecting water quality in this system is important for maintaining regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Albany WWTP is located at 555 Dowden Avenue in Albany, Indiana, United States.
Albany WWTP serves approximately 2,500 residents in the city of Albany and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local receiving water body that flows into the Upper Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, Albany WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EPA effluent standards, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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