LOOGOOTEE STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Loogootee, Indiana

LOOGOOTEE STP is a wastewater treatment plant serving the community of Loogootee, Indiana, located in Martin County. With a population served of about 9,015, the facility is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the nearest coast, and discharges into local waterways. As a US-based facility, LOOGOOTEE STP 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. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent from LOOGOOTEE STP is discharged into receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The facility plays a key role in protecting local streams and rivers from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

LOOGOOTEE STP discharges into local tributaries that flow into the East Fork White River, part of the larger Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland system, which is important for recreational use and ecological health downstream.