Overview
ROCKPORT South WWTP serves Rockport, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 2,160 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and state regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
ROCKPORT South WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,160 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. Its location in the Ohio River Valley places it within a region characterized by agricultural and small urban communities. As a US-based plant, ROCKPORT South WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are managed by local authorities to ensure compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Maintaining water quality in this watershed is critical for downstream ecosystems and human use.
Frequently asked questions
ROCKPORT South WWTP is located at 160 Center Street, Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,160 residents in the Rockport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, typically mandating secondary treatment for small agglomerations.
For small communities in Indiana, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons, to meet state water quality standards.
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