Glenwood WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Rushville, Indiana

Glenwood WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rushville, Indiana, United States. Serving a small population of 212, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the local community. The plant's design capacity is 170.34 volume units, reflecting its scale as a small-scale facility. As a secondary treatment plant, Glenwood WWTP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from Glenwood WWTP is discharged into nearby waterways, contributing to the protection of local water resources. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and regional water quality.

Glenwood WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, ultimately flowing into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating potential impacts on downstream ecosystems.