North Vernon WWTP | Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Indiana

North Vernon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of about 7,288 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. It is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the nearest coast, and discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. As a U.S. facility, North Vernon WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits specify effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available in this record, but regulatory compliance is enforced by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that flows into the Muscatatuck River, a tributary of the East Fork White River, which eventually joins the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality and public health in the region.

North Vernon WWTP discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Muscatatuck River, a tributary of the East Fork White River. This river system is part of the larger Ohio River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect aquatic life and downstream recreational uses.