Overview
Brownstown WWTP serves approximately 2,986 residents in Jackson County, Indiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Brownstown WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson County, Indiana, serving a population of about 2,986. The plant is situated in a rural area of the state, contributing to local sanitation and water quality management. As a U.S. facility, Brownstown WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This connection underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
Brownstown WWTP discharges into tributaries of the East Fork White River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Mississippi River. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Brownstown WWTP is located on West County Road 100 North in Jackson County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,986 residents in the Brownstown area of Jackson County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the East Fork White River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a U.S. facility, Brownstown WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in Indiana, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, though specific processes vary by facility.
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