Overview
McCordsville WWTP serves 4,400 residents in McCordsville, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit framework.
McCordsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in McCordsville, Hancock County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,400 residents, reflecting a small to medium-sized agglomeration typical of suburban communities in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based facility, McCordsville WWTP 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 serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the broader watershed that supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use in the region. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters within the Upper Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxic zones downstream.
Frequently asked questions
McCordsville WWTP is located at 800 N, McCordsville, Hancock County, Indiana, 46055, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,400 residents in the McCordsville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Upper Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small to medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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