Overview
Martinsville WWTP serves approximately 12,000 residents in Martinsville, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Martinsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Martinsville, Indiana, serving a population of about 12,000. The plant is situated inland in Morgan County, far from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the White River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River basin. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health in this inland region.
Frequently asked questions
Martinsville WWTP is located at 598 Rogers Road, Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,000 residents in the Martinsville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the White River watershed, part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Facilities of this scale must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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