Overview
MARKLE WWTP serves the community of Markle, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 1,100 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
MARKLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Markle, Indiana, serving a population of about 1,100 people. The plant is situated in Huntington County and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the town. As a small-scale facility, MARKLE WWTP is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Treatment processes for plants of this size typically include primary and secondary treatment stages to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Wabash River basin. The Wabash River flows southwest through Indiana and joins the Ohio River, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from MARKLE WWTP enters a local tributary within the Wabash River watershed. The Wabash River flows through agricultural and urban areas before joining the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is used for recreation and water supply downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological health and meeting state water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
MARKLE WWTP is located at 371 West Morse Street in Markle, Indiana, United States.
MARKLE WWTP serves approximately 1,100 residents in the community of Markle.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Wabash River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio River.
MARKLE WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to obtain an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Indiana typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet state and federal standards.
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