Overview
Ellettsville WWTP serves approximately 10,500 residents in Monroe County, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the White River basin.
Ellettsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monroe County, Indiana, serving a population of about 10,468. The plant is situated near North Old Dutch Church Road and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Ellettsville area. As a US 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. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect downstream waters. The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the White River, a major tributary of the Wabash River, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows through central and southern Indiana before joining the Wabash River. The White River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels. Downstream waters are used for recreation and as a drinking water source, making nutrient and pathogen control important for ecological and public health.
Frequently asked questions
Ellettsville WWTP is located on North Old Dutch Church Road in Monroe County, Indiana, near the town of Ellettsville.
The plant serves approximately 10,468 residents in the Ellettsville area and surrounding parts of Monroe County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the White River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Wabash River and the Mississippi River system.
As a US facility, Ellettsville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection. Additional nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive downstream waters.
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