Overview
Boonville WWTP serves approximately 6,800 residents in Boonville, Indiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
Boonville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on State Road 62 in Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana. It serves a population of about 6,834 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. plants. As a U.S. facility, Boonville WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream.
Environmental context
Boonville WWTP discharges into a receiving water body within the Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River flows southwest to join the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream chain supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. The plant's location in a rural area means its discharge contributes to local stream health and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Boonville WWTP is located on State Road 62 in Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
Boonville WWTP serves approximately 6,834 residents in the Boonville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Boonville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or the EPA.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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