Overview
Auburn WWTP serves approximately 12,731 residents in Auburn, Indiana. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Auburn WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, serving a population of about 12,731. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, Auburn WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that are part of the St. Joseph River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie via the Maumee River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the St. Joseph River watershed, which drains into the Maumee River and then Lake Erie. This region is part of the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse fish populations and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in Lake Erie, making treatment standards critical for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Auburn WWTP is located on Wayne Street in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,731 residents in the city of Auburn and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the St. Joseph River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and ultimately Lake Erie.
As a municipal wastewater treatment plant in the United States, Auburn WWTP operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required to reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loads.
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