Overview
Dunkirk WWTP serves approximately 2,552 residents in Dunkirk, Indiana, United States. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Dunkirk WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Lincoln Avenue in Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana. It serves a small population of about 2,552 people, typical of a rural community in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based plant, Dunkirk WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Mississinewa River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
Dunkirk WWTP discharges into the Mississinewa River watershed, part of the larger Wabash River basin. The Wabash River flows into the Ohio River, which joins the Mississippi River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The local streams support fish populations and provide habitat for aquatic species, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Dunkirk WWTP is located on Lincoln Avenue in Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana, United States.
Dunkirk WWTP serves approximately 2,552 residents, typical of a small rural community in Indiana.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams within the Mississinewa River watershed, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Dunkirk WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet NPDES permit requirements.
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