Overview
OOLITIC WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Oolitic, Indiana, serving 1,368 people. It discharges 605.67 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 681.37 million gallons per year.
OOLITIC WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oolitic, Lawrence County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of 1,368 and operates as part of the local infrastructure for the small community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 681.37 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 605.67 million gallons per year, the facility operates at a utilization rate that indicates it has capacity to handle additional flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
OOLITIC WWTP is located at SR 37 and SR 58 in Oolitic, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,368 people in the Oolitic area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
OOLITIC WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant has a designed capacity of 681.37 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 605.67 million gallons per year.
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