Overview
Kingsford Heights WWTP serves 1,450 residents in Kingsford Heights, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Kingsford Heights WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kingsford Heights, LaPorte County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,450 residents in this small community, providing essential wastewater treatment services to the local area. As a US-based facility, the plant 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. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a small community of this size. Treatment processes are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as required by federal regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Lake Michigan basin. The receiving waters ultimately drain into Lake Michigan, a vital freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Michigan watershed, part of the Great Lakes Basin. Lake Michigan is a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic species, including fish, invertebrates, and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional water supply and biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the lake's water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Kingsford Heights WWTP is located in Kingsford Heights, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,450 residents in the Kingsford Heights community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Lake Michigan basin, part of the Great Lakes system.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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