MONTGOMERY WWTP - Daviess County, Indiana Wastewater Treatment Plant

MONTGOMERY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. It serves a small population of 700 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the rural community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. Its designed capacity is 340.69 volume units, with a similar discharge volume, indicating efficient operation. As a small-scale plant, it meets the treatment standards expected for its size under US EPA guidelines. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Wabash River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's agricultural landscape.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant helps mitigate nutrient runoff and protect local streams from excessive pollution. The advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.