SPRINGPORT TOWN OF Wastewater Treatment Plant, Henry County, Indiana

SPRINGPORT TOWN OF is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Henry County, Indiana, United States. Designed to serve a population of 174, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for the rural community of Springport. The facility is currently in the planning or construction phase, with a projected operational status. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 56.78 million gallons per day and a discharge volume of 56.78 million gallons per day, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant's location in inland Indiana means its discharge ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin, supporting regional water quality and aquatic habitats. Compliance with NPDES permits ensures environmental safeguards.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the White River and eventually the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing downstream algal blooms and maintaining water quality in the Mississippi River basin.