Overview
NEWBURGH WWTP serves 22,479 people in Newburgh, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, supporting local water quality under US EPA regulations.
NEWBURGH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Vanada Road in Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana. Serving a population of approximately 22,479, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical water resource for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect this major waterway from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ohio River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a diverse ecosystem including fish, mussels, and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading concerns that contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, making effective wastewater treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
NEWBURGH WWTP is located on Vanada Road in Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 22,479 people in the Newburgh area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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