Overview
Haubstadt WWTP serves the community of Haubstadt, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards.
Haubstadt WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana, serving a population of approximately 2,021 residents. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities to treat domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based facility, Haubstadt WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring that discharged water meets federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from Haubstadt WWTP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Wabash River basin, eventually reaching the Ohio River and the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
Haubstadt WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland river system, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Haubstadt WWTP is located at 290 North 5th Avenue, Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana, United States.
Haubstadt WWTP serves approximately 2,021 residents in the Haubstadt community.
Haubstadt WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Wabash River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed.
As a US wastewater plant, Haubstadt WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities like Haubstadt, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, designed to meet EPA secondary treatment standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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