Overview
South Whitley WWTP serves approximately 2,582 residents in South Whitley, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
South Whitley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. Serving a population of about 2,582, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits that protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Wabash River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Wabash River basin, which drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and maintaining water quality is crucial for recreational uses and downstream ecosystems. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to these waters.
Frequently asked questions
South Whitley WWTP is located at 200 Collamer Road, South Whitley, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,582 residents in the South Whitley area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Wabash River basin, which flows to the Ohio River and Mississippi River.
As a US facility, South Whitley WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA requirements for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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