Overview
ASHLEY WWTP serves Ashley, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 1,606 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with discharge likely to local waterways.
ASHLEY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ashley, Steuben County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 1,606, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a small-scale facility in the United States, ASHLEY WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a nearby stream or river within the St. Joseph River watershed, which ultimately drains to Lake Erie. This connection to the Great Lakes system underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the St. Joseph River watershed, a tributary of the Maumee River that flows into Lake Erie. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger basin that provides drinking water and recreation. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect the lake's ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ASHLEY WWTP is located on South 400 West in Ashley, Steuben County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,606 residents in the Ashley area.
Treated effluent from ASHLEY WWTP is discharged into a local waterway within the St. Joseph River watershed, which flows to Lake Erie.
As a U.S. facility, ASHLEY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge or lagoon systems) to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS.
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