Overview
DECATUR WWTP serves Decatur, Indiana, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 10,440 residents. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES permitting within the Wabash River watershed.
DECATUR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Decatur, Indiana, serving a population of about 10,440. The plant is situated in Adams County, near the Wabash River basin, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this Midwestern community. As a US facility, DECATUR WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
DECATUR WWTP discharges into the Wabash River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
DECATUR WWTP is located on North 2nd Street in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, United States.
DECATUR WWTP serves approximately 10,440 residents in the Decatur area.
The plant discharges into the Wabash River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, DECATUR WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets limits on effluent quality.
For a plant of this size in Indiana, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection, with potential nutrient removal requirements to protect the Wabash River.
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