New Palestine WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Hancock County, Indiana

New Palestine WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,055 residents, classifying it as a small-scale plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 870.64 units and a discharge volume of 870.65 units, it operates near full capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is regulated under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.