Overview
Schererville STP serves approximately 33,000 residents in Schererville, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Schererville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Schererville, Indiana, serving a population of about 33,000. Situated in Lake County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for a medium-sized community. As a US-based plant, Schererville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations around 33,000, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits include effluent limits to protect water quality. Regulatory compliance is expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River system via the Illinois River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's operations are important for protecting the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
Schererville STP discharges into the Little Calumet River, a tributary of the Calumet River system, which flows into Lake Michigan. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and the river is an important corridor for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for the health of Lake Michigan, which provides drinking water to millions.
Frequently asked questions
Schererville STP is located on Kaeser Boulevard in Schererville, Lake County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 33,152 residents in the Schererville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Little Calumet River, which flows into the Calumet River system and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
As a US wastewater plant, Schererville STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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