Overview
Poseyville WWTP serves approximately 1,796 residents in Posey County, Indiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
Poseyville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Posey County, Indiana, serving a small community of about 1,796 people. The plant is part of the regional infrastructure managed by local authorities to treat domestic wastewater from the area. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets baseline requirements for such facilities to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment at Poseyville WWTP helps maintain the ecological health of these receiving waters.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Poseyville WWTP flows into local streams within the Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. Maintaining low nutrient and pollutant levels is crucial to prevent algal blooms and hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Poseyville WWTP is located in Posey County, Indiana, United States, near the town of Poseyville.
The plant serves approximately 1,796 residents in the Posey County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Ohio River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Poseyville WWTP 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.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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