Overview
JASPER WWTP serves approximately 14,752 people in Jasper, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permitting through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
JASPER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana. Serving a population of about 14,752, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater. As a US facility, JASPER WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The plant discharges into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems. The region's inland location means the plant's effluent affects freshwater habitats, requiring careful management to maintain water quality.
Environmental context
JASPER WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Patoka River, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting these downstream waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
JASPER WWTP is located at 64 Clay Street, Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana, United States.
JASPER WWTP serves approximately 14,752 people in the Jasper area.
JASPER WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Patoka River, part of the Ohio River basin.
JASPER WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For a plant serving about 15,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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