ARGOS WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Argos, Indiana

ARGOS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the town of Argos in Marshall County, Indiana. The plant provides advanced treatment for a population of about 1,750, reflecting its role in managing local sewage and protecting public health. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. With advanced treatment, the facility likely employs processes such as nutrient removal to meet stringent effluent limits. The designed capacity of 802.50 megaliters per year indicates the plant is operating near its design capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Tippecanoe River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.

The plant discharges into the Tippecanoe River watershed, part of the larger Wabash River basin. The Wabash River flows into the Ohio River, which joins the Mississippi River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that could contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters.