Overview
COVINGTON WWTP serves Covington, Indiana, treating wastewater from approximately 2,893 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
COVINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana. It serves a population of approximately 2,893 residents, typical of a small community in the Midwestern United States. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, COVINGTON WWTP is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Plants of this size commonly employ activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits. The population served suggests a moderate hydraulic load. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body within the Wabash River basin, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
COVINGTON WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Wabash River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland watershed, reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
COVINGTON WWTP is located on Circle Trail in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,893 residents, representing a small community in rural Indiana.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Wabash River basin, which flows to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, COVINGTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Small plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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