Overview
GREENTOWN WWTP serves approximately 2,500 residents in Greentown, Indiana. The facility discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
GREENTOWN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 2,546, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this small community. As a U.S. facility, GREENTOWN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Wabash River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This connection underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, a major waterway in Indiana that flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining ecological health and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
GREENTOWN WWTP is located on County Road East 50 South in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,546 residents in the Greentown area.
Treated wastewater from GREENTOWN WWTP is discharged into local streams that are part of the Wabash River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, GREENTOWN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets limits on effluent quality.
For a small community of around 2,500 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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