Overview
Gas City WWTP serves approximately 8,931 residents in Gas City, Indiana. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment standards for municipal plants.
Gas City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 465 South Broadway Street in Gas City, Grant County, Indiana. Serving a population of about 8,931, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately flows into the Mississippi River Basin. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Gas City WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Wabash River watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this important Midwestern river system.
Frequently asked questions
Gas City WWTP is located at 465 South Broadway Street in Gas City, Grant County, Indiana, United States.
Gas City WWTP serves approximately 8,931 residents in the Gas City area.
Gas City WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Wabash River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
Gas City WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. For a plant serving about 9,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated.
For a municipal plant serving around 9,000 people in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include disinfection or nutrient removal depending on local permit requirements.
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