Overview
Clarksville WWTP serves 21,000 people in Clarksville, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River watershed, supporting downstream water quality.
Clarksville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clarksville, Clark County, Indiana, along Levee Trail. The plant serves an estimated population of 21,000 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Clarksville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For plants serving this population 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 ultimately flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical water resource for communities and industries along its course. Proper treatment at Clarksville WWTP helps protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water supplies.
Environmental context
Clarksville WWTP discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River in this region supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Downstream, the river contributes to the Mississippi River basin, where nutrient loading is a key ecological concern, making effective wastewater treatment vital for reducing eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
Clarksville WWTP is located on Levee Trail in Clarksville, Clark County, Indiana, United States.
Clarksville WWTP serves approximately 21,000 people in the Clarksville area.
Clarksville WWTP discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Clarksville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant serving 21,000 people, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's needs.
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