Overview
Princeton WWTP serves approximately 8,175 residents in Princeton, Indiana. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets federal standards before discharge.
Princeton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 8,175, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, Princeton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The treated effluent from Princeton WWTP ultimately flows into the Patoka River watershed, which drains into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River, contributing to the Mississippi River basin. This downstream pathway supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water resources for communities along the route.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Patoka River watershed, a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and floodplains that provide natural water filtration and habitat.
Frequently asked questions
Princeton WWTP is located at 108 South Richland Creek Drive, Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana, United States.
Princeton WWTP serves approximately 8,175 residents in the Princeton area.
Princeton WWTP discharges treated effluent into the Patoka River watershed, which flows into the Wabash River and ultimately the Mississippi River basin.
Princeton WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit for wastewater discharges. The permit sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant serving about 8,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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