Overview
Hagerstown WWTP serves the town of Hagerstown, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 1,787 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the White River watershed.
Hagerstown WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana. It serves a small community of about 1,787 people, typical of rural Midwestern towns. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, Hagerstown WWTP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size commonly employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the White River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
Hagerstown WWTP discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows through Indiana before joining the Wabash River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality here is important for downstream ecosystems and drinking water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
Hagerstown WWTP is located at 108 South Street, Hagerstown, Indiana, in Wayne County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the White River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River system.
The plant serves approximately 1,787 residents in the town of Hagerstown and surrounding areas.
As a municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which requires permits to limit pollutant discharges and protect water quality.
Small plants like Hagerstown WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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