Overview
CROMWELL WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 1,195 people in Noble County, Indiana, United States. It discharges 227.13 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
CROMWELL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Noble County, Indiana, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,195 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 567.81 megaliters per year, the facility currently discharges 227.13 megaliters annually. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to state and federal regulations that ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Great Lakes Basin, ultimately draining into Lake Erie. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Maumee River and Lake Erie, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and support diverse fish and wildlife populations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Great Lakes Basin, with its treated effluent eventually reaching Lake Erie via the Maumee River. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports commercial and recreational fisheries, and it has experienced harmful algal blooms linked to nutrient loading. The advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, contributing to the ecological health of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
CROMWELL WWTP is located on SR 5 in Noble County, Indiana, United States, serving the local community of approximately 1,195 residents.
The plant serves a population of about 1,195 people in the Cromwell area of Noble County, Indiana.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Great Lakes Basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie via the Maumee River.
CROMWELL WWTP provides advanced treatment, which removes nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus beyond standard secondary treatment, helping protect sensitive downstream waters.
As a US facility, CROMWELL WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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