Overview
New Albany WWTP serves 44,000 people in Indiana, discharging treated wastewater into the Ohio River basin. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act NPDES permit system.
New Albany WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Albany, Indiana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 44,000 residents in the Floyd County area, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a US-based plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, New Albany WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and secondary treatment is typically required for plants of this scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source for millions downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain the ecological health of the river and its watershed.
Environmental context
New Albany WWTP discharges into the Ohio River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's location in an urban-industrial corridor requires careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
New Albany WWTP is located at 900 Preston Street, New Albany, Indiana, United States, in Floyd County.
The plant serves approximately 44,000 residents in the New Albany area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, New Albany WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
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