Overview
Edinburg WWTP serves Edinburgh, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 5,138 residents. The plant discharges into a local waterway within the Mississippi River basin.
Edinburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. It serves a population of about 5,138 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River system and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the watershed, highlighting the importance of effective treatment to minimize downstream impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburg WWTP is located at West River, Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, 46124, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,138 residents in the Edinburgh area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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