Overview
Amo Coatsville CD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 995 people in Amo, Indiana, USA. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the Clean Water Act.
Amo Coatsville CD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Amo, Hendricks County, Indiana. It serves a small population of 995 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated along Vandalia Trail and operates as part of the local wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 370.97 volume units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant is operating at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Wabash River and the broader Mississippi River system, by reducing pollutant loads from the community.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River, which in turn feeds the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic matter and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Vandalia Trail in Amo, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 995 residents in the Amo area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for such facilities.
Small plants serving about 1,000 people typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoons or activated sludge systems, and are permitted under the NPDES program to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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