Overview
Alexandria WWTP serves the city of Alexandria, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 6,690 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting.
Alexandria WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West Washington Street in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana. It serves a population of about 6,690 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the broader watershed that supports aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the White River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which eventually joins the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland river system.
Frequently asked questions
Alexandria WWTP is located on West Washington Street in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,690 residents in the city of Alexandria and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the White River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a U.S. facility, Alexandria WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management through an NPDES permit.
For small-to-medium agglomerations like Alexandria, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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