Overview
Corunna WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 217 people in DeKalb County, Indiana. It discharges 90.85 units of treated wastewater, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Corunna WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. It serves a small population of 217 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local sanitation needs. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant's designed capacity is 90.85 units, matching its discharge volume, indicating consistent operation. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Corunna WWTP is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the St. Joseph River or the Maumee River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect the region's water resources from pollution.
Environmental context
Corunna WWTP discharges into a local waterway within the St. Joseph River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and eventually Lake Erie. This basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Corunna WWTP is located in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States, near the intersection of US 6 and SR 327.
The plant serves a population of 217 residents in the Corunna area of DeKalb County.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a tributary of the St. Joseph River, which flows into the Maumee River and Lake Erie.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Corunna WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small populations like 217, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This level removes biodegradable organics and suspended solids.
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