Overview
Caslon WWTP serves approximately 2,981 residents in Monroe County, Indiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Caslon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Depot Hill Road in Monroe County, Indiana, serving a population of about 2,981. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the surrounding community. As a facility in the United States, Caslon WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to comply with these federal and state standards. The treated effluent from Caslon WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the receiving stream and downstream ecosystems, including the Gulf of Mexico, by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
Caslon WWTP discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient pollution that can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Caslon WWTP is located on Depot Hill Road in Monroe County, Indiana, United States.
Caslon WWTP serves approximately 2,981 residents in the Monroe County area.
Caslon WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the White River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
Caslon WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits for wastewater treatment plants.
For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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