KIRKLIN WWT - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Frankfort, Indiana

KIRKLIN WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Frankfort, Indiana, within the United States. The plant serves a small population of 664 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the local community in Clinton County. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond standard secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 529.96 volume units and a corresponding discharge volume, the plant operates efficiently for its scale. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from KIRKLIN WWT ultimately drains into the Wabash River watershed, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into the Wabash River basin, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.