Overview
North Salem WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 653 residents in Indiana. It discharges 189.27 megaliters annually and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
North Salem WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The facility serves a small population of 653 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. It is situated at 207 East Pearl Street, North Salem, Indiana. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity. As a US plant, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set strict limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities. The advanced treatment level helps minimize environmental impact, safeguarding the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment ensures that nutrient and pollutant loads are minimized, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
North Salem WWTP is located at 207 East Pearl Street, North Salem, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 653 residents in the North Salem area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
North Salem WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, North Salem WWTP 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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