Overview
Ferdinand WWTP is an advanced treatment facility in Ferdinand, Indiana, serving a population of 1,488. It discharges 605.67 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters.
Ferdinand WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Ferdinand, Dubois County, Indiana. It serves a small community of approximately 1,488 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the town. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. It treats an average of 605.67 megaliters of wastewater per year, operating well within its designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters. This indicates that the plant has sufficient capacity to accommodate future growth or increased demand. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways. By maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, Ferdinand WWTP contributes to the protection of aquatic life and recreational uses in the area.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Ferdinand WWTP enters a local stream that flows into the Patoka River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which eventually joins the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and other pollutants, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Ferdinand WWTP is located on 5th Street in Ferdinand, Dubois County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,488 residents in the town of Ferdinand.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Patoka River, part of the Wabash River basin.
Ferdinand WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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