ANDREWS WWTP - Andrews, Indiana Wastewater Treatment Plant

ANDREWS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Andrews, Indiana, a small town in Huntington County. Serving a population of about 2,010, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based facility, ANDREWS WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small agglomerations like Andrews, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality. The plant's design and operations are overseen by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), which enforces permit limits on effluent quality. The treated wastewater from ANDREWS WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Wabash River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream. Proper treatment at the plant helps maintain the ecological health of these waters.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Wabash River watershed supports diverse fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Downstream, the Ohio River provides drinking water for millions and is a critical corridor for commerce and recreation.