Overview
Goshen WWTP serves approximately 29,383 people in Goshen, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing wastewater for this inland community.
Goshen WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Goshen, Indiana, serving a population of around 29,383 residents. The plant is situated in Elkhart County, part of the Midwestern United States, and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a US-based plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Goshen WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Treatment requirements are determined by the state of Indiana, typically involving secondary treatment for plants of this scale to meet effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Joseph River and then Lake Michigan. This connection to the Great Lakes system underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
Goshen WWTP discharges into the Elkhart River watershed, which flows into the St. Joseph River and eventually reaches Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this sensitive freshwater resource.
Frequently asked questions
Goshen WWTP is located at 1493 West Wilden Avenue, Goshen, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 29,383 people in the Goshen area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Elkhart River and then the St. Joseph River, ultimately reaching Lake Michigan.
As a US facility, Goshen WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Goshen, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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