Overview
Jeffersonville WWTP 2 serves approximately 1,000 people in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, supporting local water quality under U.S. EPA regulations.
Jeffersonville WWTP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, along State Road 62. It serves a small population of around 1,000 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater within the broader Ohio River watershed. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits that protect receiving water bodies. The plant's design and operation align with state and federal standards for small agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in maintaining water quality in a major navigable river system that supports diverse aquatic life and regional water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect this downstream environment from nutrient and pathogen pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Jeffersonville WWTP 2 is located on State Road 62 in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,000 residents in the Jeffersonville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or EPA.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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