Overview
Petersburg WWTP serves approximately 3,000 residents in Petersburg, Indiana. The facility discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
Petersburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of about 3,004 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent from Petersburg WWTP discharges into a local water body that ultimately flows into the Patoka River, a tributary of the Wabash River, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Patoka River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds the Patoka River, a major tributary of the Wabash River. The Patoka River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels. Downstream, the Wabash River flows into the Ohio River, which is a critical waterway for the central United States. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological health and recreational opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Petersburg WWTP is located on Spruce Street in West Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,004 residents in the Petersburg area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Patoka River, part of the Wabash River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small to medium communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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