Overview
Middlebury WWTP serves the town of Middlebury, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 3,364 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Middlebury WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Middlebury, Elkhart County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 3,364, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Middlebury WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment to meet water quality standards, typically involving secondary treatment for municipal plants of this size. The plant's operations are overseen by state authorities to ensure compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from Middlebury WWTP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the St. Joseph River watershed, part of the larger Lake Michigan basin. This connection to the Great Lakes system underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
Middlebury WWTP discharges into tributaries of the St. Joseph River, which flows into Lake Michigan, a major freshwater ecosystem. The plant's location in the Great Lakes basin means its effluent can affect nutrient levels and water quality in sensitive nearshore environments. Protecting this watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Middlebury WWTP is located at 201 York Drive, Middlebury, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States.
Middlebury WWTP serves approximately 3,364 residents in the town of Middlebury, Indiana.
Middlebury WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the St. Joseph River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the United States, Middlebury WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, setting discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small municipal plants serving around 3,300 people in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Nearby plants