Overview
RENSSELAER MUN WWTP serves approximately 7,145 residents in Rensselaer, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
RENSSELAER MUN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West Bunkum Road in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana. Serving a population of about 7,145, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, ensuring that pollutants are reduced to meet water quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local water body that drains into the Kankakee River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kankakee River, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Frequently asked questions
RENSSELAER MUN WWTP is located on West Bunkum Road in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,145 residents in the Rensselaer area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Kankakee River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.
Nearby plants