Overview
Monticello WWTP serves approximately 5,237 residents in Monticello, Indiana. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and discharges treated wastewater into the Tippecanoe River watershed.
Monticello WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monticello, Indiana, serving a population of around 5,237. The plant is situated in White County and is part of the town's public infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small to medium-sized facility, Monticello WWTP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires removal of at least 85% of biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's operations are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The treated effluent from Monticello WWTP is discharged into the Tippecanoe River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which ultimately flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Tippecanoe River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource for the region.
Environmental context
Monticello WWTP discharges into the Tippecanoe River, which flows into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Tippecanoe River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels. Downstream, the Wabash River is ecologically significant as one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the eastern United States, providing habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
Monticello WWTP is located at 799 Orchard Lane, Monticello, Indiana, in White County, United States.
Monticello WWTP serves approximately 5,237 residents in the city of Monticello and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater from Monticello WWTP is discharged into the Tippecanoe River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Ohio River.
Monticello WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The facility is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For plants serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Nearby plants