Overview
CHANDLER STP serves approximately 3,094 residents in Chandler, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations via the NPDES permitting program.
CHANDLER STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chandler, Warrick County, Indiana, serving a population of about 3,094. The facility is part of the local municipal infrastructure managed by the town of Chandler. As a small-scale plant in the United States, CHANDLER STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local receiving water body, which 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. Proper treatment at CHANDLER STP helps maintain water quality in this significant watershed.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from CHANDLER STP enters a local watercourse that flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the basin, which is used for recreation, drinking water, and industrial purposes downstream.
Frequently asked questions
CHANDLER STP is located on Constitution Boulevard in Chandler, Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
CHANDLER STP serves approximately 3,094 residents in the Chandler area.
CHANDLER STP discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Ohio River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, CHANDLER STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits.
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