Overview
MIDDLETOWN WWTP serves approximately 3,100 residents in Middletown, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
MIDDLETOWN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of around 3,100 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to meet effluent quality guidelines. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the White River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River. This waterway network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Ohio River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in these receiving waters, which are used for recreation and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
MIDDLETOWN WWTP is located on North 800 W in Middletown, Henry County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,100 residents in the Middletown area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the White River watershed, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River.
As a US facility, MIDDLETOWN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), typically enforced by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent quality guidelines.
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