Overview
Kokomo Municipal WWTP serves approximately 59,900 residents in Kokomo, Indiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
Kokomo Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a publicly owned treatment works located at 1215 East Carter Street in Kokomo, Indiana. Serving an estimated population of 59,900, the facility is a key component of the city's wastewater infrastructure, handling residential and industrial flows from the Howard County area. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment (biological) to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management oversees compliance with state and federal standards. The plant discharges treated effluent to a receiving water body within the Wabash River basin, which ultimately flows to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The facility's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows southwest to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The facility's effluent must meet water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1215 East Carter Street in Kokomo, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 59,900 residents in the Kokomo area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Wabash River basin, which flows to the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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