Overview
SHELBURN WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving Shelburn, Indiana, USA. It treats wastewater for about 1,268 residents with a design capacity of 1,892.70 cubic meters per day.
SHELBURN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shelburn, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,268 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility for the local community. It is situated in Sullivan County, within the Wabash River watershed. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a design capacity of 1,892.70 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 946.35 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Midwest. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Wabash River, which then joins the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Wabash River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient pollution, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SHELBURN WWTP is located at 571 Adams Street, Shelburn, Indiana, United States, in Sullivan County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,268 people in the Shelburn area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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