Overview
New Pekin WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 1,502 people in New Pekin, Indiana. It discharges 302.83 million gallons per year into the local watershed.
New Pekin WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 535 East Charles Street in New Pekin, Indiana, within Washington County. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,502 residents, reflecting a small community scale typical of rural Indiana towns. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 302.83 million gallons per year and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility operates at full capacity. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the larger Mississippi River watershed. This discharge supports local aquatic life and downstream ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species 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 hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
New Pekin WWTP is located at 535 East Charles Street in New Pekin, Washington County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,502 residents in the New Pekin area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than secondary treatment, including nutrient reduction.
The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River basin, helping protect downstream water quality.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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