Overview
Clear Creek CD serves Putnam County, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 2,660 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Indiana state regulations for small communities.
Clear Creek CD is a wastewater treatment facility located in Putnam County, Indiana, serving a population of around 2,660. The plant is situated at 300 Thomas Paine Court and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the area. As a small community plant in the United States, Clear Creek CD is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For facilities serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, though specific treatment processes may vary based on local discharge permits. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a nearby waterway within the Wabash River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
Clear Creek CD discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Wabash River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels. The plant's location in a rural area means its discharge may affect local streams that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
Clear Creek CD is located at 300 Thomas Paine Court in Putnam County, Indiana, United States.
Clear Creek CD serves approximately 2,660 residents in the Putnam County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Wabash River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, Clear Creek CD operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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