Overview
Nature Works CD is a wastewater treatment plant in Aberdeen, Indiana, serving approximately 750 people. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Nature Works CD is a wastewater treatment plant located on Kincraig Drive in Aberdeen, Porter County, Indiana. The facility serves a small population of approximately 750 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community within the Great Lakes region. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, Nature Works CD operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Facilities of this size typically require secondary treatment and are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Lake Michigan basin, part of the larger Great Lakes watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Lake Michigan basin, with treated effluent likely flowing into a tributary of the Kankakee River or directly into Lake Michigan. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this region is essential for maintaining the ecological integrity of the Great Lakes, which are a vital freshwater resource.
Frequently asked questions
Nature Works CD is located on Kincraig Drive in Aberdeen, Porter County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 750 residents, indicating a small community wastewater system.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Lake Michigan basin, part of the Great Lakes watershed.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management through an NPDES permit.
Small plants in Indiana typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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