Overview
Mitchell WWTP serves approximately 4,800 residents in Mitchell, Indiana, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Indiana state regulations.
Mitchell WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 4,800, the plant is part of the town's essential public utilities, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources within the community. As a U.S. facility, Mitchell WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the White River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities and ecosystems in southern Indiana.
Environmental context
Mitchell WWTP discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports a mix of agricultural and forested land, with streams providing habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this inland river system.
Frequently asked questions
Mitchell WWTP is located on North Meridian Road in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States.
Mitchell WWTP serves approximately 4,800 residents in the city of Mitchell and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the White River watershed, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Mitchell WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management through an NPDES permit, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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