Overview
GREENSBURG STP serves approximately 10,260 residents in Greensburg, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
GREENSBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, serving a population of about 10,260. The facility is part of the city's infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a US plant of this scale, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is mandated by the Clean Water Act. NPDES permits set effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River basin, ultimately draining to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a key role in protecting local streams and rivers from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River system, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of a larger network of rivers and streams that provide drinking water and recreation. Protecting this waterway from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
GREENSBURG STP is located at 301 West Lou Lane, Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,260 residents in the Greensburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local receiving water body within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal plant, GREENSBURG STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or the US EPA.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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