CLAYPOOL WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Claypool, Indiana

CLAYPOOL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on North Main Street in Claypool, Kosciusko County, Indiana. The plant serves a small population of 450 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and operates at full capacity based on reported discharge volume. As a small agglomeration, it falls under state-level NPDES permitting administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality by reducing organic pollutants and nutrients before discharge, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This region features numerous lakes and streams that support diverse aquatic life, including sport fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms in downstream water bodies.