Overview
Knox WWTP serves approximately 3,700 residents in Knox, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Knox WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Knox, Indiana, serving a population of about 3,700. The plant is situated in Starke County and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a US facility, Knox WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Kankakee River basin, a tributary of the Illinois River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management in northern Indiana.
Environmental context
Knox WWTP discharges into the Kankakee River watershed, which flows westward into the Illinois River and ultimately to the Mississippi River. The Kankakee River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient and pollutant load in this ecologically sensitive river system, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Knox WWTP is located on Childs Drive in Knox, Indiana, within Starke County, United States.
Knox WWTP serves approximately 3,700 residents in the city of Knox and surrounding areas.
Knox WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Kankakee River basin, part of the Illinois River system.
Knox WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets limits on pollutants in its discharge.
For small communities like Knox, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
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