Overview
Rushville WWTP serves approximately 6,341 residents in Rushville, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Rushville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rushville, Indiana, serving a population of about 6,341. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under federal standards. Typical plants of this scale in Indiana employ activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet permit limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged to a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operation is critical for protecting local streams from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and migration. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxic zones downstream, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Rushville WWTP is located in Rushville, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.604 N, -85.451 W.
The plant serves approximately 6,341 residents in the Rushville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Rushville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets limits on pollutants in the discharge.
For a small agglomeration like Rushville, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet federal effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS.
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