Overview
Mooreland WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Henry County, Indiana, serving 550 people. It discharges 189.27 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Mooreland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Henry County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 550 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams in Henry County, which flow into the White River and then the Wabash River, part of the Mississippi River Basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Mooreland WWTP is located on East 300 North Road in Henry County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 550 residents in the Mooreland area of Henry County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the White River and ultimately the Mississippi River Basin.
Mooreland WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit regulating its discharges to protect water quality.
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