BAINBRIDGE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Putnam County, Indiana

BAINBRIDGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Putnam County, Indiana, serving a small community of 750 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in the United States. Its location near Baker's Camp Bridge places it within the rural landscape of central Indiana. As a secondary treatment plant, BAINBRIDGE WWTP meets the US Clean Water Act requirements for removing biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches its discharge volume at 310.40 units, indicating consistent operation. Facilities of this scale in Indiana typically operate under NPDES permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin via the Wabash River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment at BAINBRIDGE WWTP helps protect the ecological health of these receiving waters.

BAINBRIDGE WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural runoff and natural habitats, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and preventing nutrient pollution that could impact downstream ecosystems.