Cloverdale WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cloverdale, Indiana

Cloverdale WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Sewer Plant Road in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Indiana. It serves a population of approximately 2,243 people, typical of a small community in the Midwestern United States. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), which issues National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharges. As a small-scale facility, Cloverdale WWTP is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal plants under the Clean Water Act. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Facilities of this size commonly use activated sludge or lagoon systems. The treated effluent from Cloverdale WWTP is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Wabash River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish species such as bass and catfish. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the watershed, which is monitored under state and federal regulations to protect downstream ecosystems.

Cloverdale WWTP discharges into a local stream that drains into the Wabash River, which flows southwest through Indiana to join the Ohio River. The Wabash River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds. The plant's location in a rural agricultural area means its effluent may affect nutrient levels in the watershed, requiring careful management to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.