FRANKTON WWTP - Frankton, Indiana Wastewater Treatment Plant

FRANKTON WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Frankton, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a population of about 1,905 residents in this small Midwestern community. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The facility is subject to state and federal regulations that govern effluent quality and discharge limits, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This connection underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the broader region.

The treated effluent from FRANKTON WWTP enters local streams that flow into the White River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which eventually joins the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This extensive drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in these downstream waters, which are important for recreation and ecological health.