Overview
LAPAZ WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Marshall County, Indiana, serving 489 people. It discharges 476.96 volume units and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
LAPAZ WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. It serves a small population of 489 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 476.96 volume units, it operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. This regulatory framework ensures compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Great Lakes basin, specifically Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Kankakee River, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, which is ecologically significant for migratory birds and fish species.
Frequently asked questions
LAPAZ WWTP is located on 2C Road in Marshall County, Indiana, United States, serving a small community in the rural area.
The plant serves a population of 489 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility designed for a local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Kankakee River watershed, which flows to the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River.
LAPAZ WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, protecting downstream water quality.
As a US facility, LAPAZ WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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