Overview
BLUFFTON WWTP serves approximately 10,897 residents in Bluffton, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway within the Wabash River basin.
BLUFFTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a population of around 10,897 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, BLUFFTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with additional nutrient controls possible depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Midwest. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the Wabash and Ohio River systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows southwest through Indiana to join the Ohio River. The Wabash River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels. Downstream, the Ohio River is a major drinking water source and ecological habitat. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this interconnected river system.
Frequently asked questions
BLUFFTON WWTP is located on Sewage Place Drive in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,897 residents in the Bluffton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Wabash River, part of the Ohio River basin.
As a U.S. facility, BLUFFTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Plants of this scale in Indiana typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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