Overview
Rockville WWTP serves approximately 4,700 residents in Rockville, Indiana. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, managing municipal wastewater for this inland community.
Rockville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rockville, Indiana, serving a population of about 4,692. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal waters, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community in Parke County. As a U.S. facility, Rockville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a local waterway, contributing to the Wabash River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The plant helps protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally and ecologically important region.
Environmental context
Rockville WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows through Indiana and Illinois before joining the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland watershed, which is vital for local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
Rockville WWTP is located at 318 Bridgeton Road, Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
Rockville WWTP serves approximately 4,692 residents in the Rockville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway that flows into the Wabash River watershed, eventually reaching the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
As a U.S. facility, Rockville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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