Fulton Municipal WWTP, Fulton County

Overview

Fulton Municipal WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Fulton County, Indiana, serving a small population of 180. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.

Fulton Municipal WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of 180 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. The facility has a designed capacity of 124.92 volume units and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the broader Wabash River watershed, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse species and recreational uses.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters local waterways within the Wabash River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River system, which is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds.

Frequently asked questions

Fulton Municipal WWTP is located at 6801 South 250 West, Fulton County, Indiana, United States.

The plant serves a small population of 180 residents in Fulton County.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Wabash River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

As a U.S. facility, it 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 small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.