Farmland WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Farmland, Indiana

Farmland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Farmland, Randolph County, Indiana. It serves a population of approximately 1,456 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility in the rural Midwest. The plant is situated on East Henry Street and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 624.59 units, and its current discharge volume matches this capacity, indicating full utilization. Secondary treatment generally includes aeration and clarification stages. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the White River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities and agriculture in the region. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and the ecological health of the receiving waters.

Farmland WWTP discharges into a local water body that is part of the White River watershed, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is an important resource for drinking water and recreation in Indiana. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.