Overview
MORRISTOWN WWTP in Freeport, Indiana, is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,133 people. It discharges 529.96 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 984.20 million gallons per year.
MORRISTOWN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Blue River Road in Freeport, Shelby County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,133 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 984.20 million gallons per year and an annual discharge volume of 529.96 million gallons, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support the environmental health of the Wabash River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Mississippi River Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and lakes.
Frequently asked questions
MORRISTOWN WWTP is located on Blue River Road in Freeport, Shelby County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,133 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant has a designed capacity of 984.20 million gallons per year, with an annual discharge volume of 529.96 million gallons.
Nearby plants