Overview
Anderson Twp RSD STP is a secondary treatment plant in Rush County, Indiana, serving a population of 990. It discharges 302.83 units of treated wastewater daily.
Anderson Twp RSD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rush County, Indiana, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 990 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 302.83 units, the plant manages the wastewater generated by the local population. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the health of nearby streams and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. These waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Anderson Twp RSD STP is located in Rush County, Indiana, United States, at West 900 S, Rush County, Indiana 46156.
The plant serves a population of approximately 990 residents in the Anderson Township area of Rush County.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Anderson Twp RSD STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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