Overview
ST JOE Spencerville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in DeKalb County, Indiana, serving a population of 985. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Saint Joseph River system.
ST JOE Spencerville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 985 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the area. As a secondary treatment plant, ST JOE Spencerville WWTP employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 643.52 volume units, with a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity for its service area. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Saint Joseph River watershed, which flows through northeastern Indiana and into Michigan, eventually reaching Lake Michigan. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saint Joseph River watershed, which drains into Lake Michigan via the Maumee River and Lake Erie system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive Great Lakes basin.
Frequently asked questions
ST JOE Spencerville WWTP is located in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States, along the Saint Joseph River Greenway.
The plant serves a population of approximately 985 residents in the Spencerville area of DeKalb County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Saint Joseph River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan via the Maumee River and Lake Erie system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants of this scale.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. Plants must comply with EPA effluent guidelines and state water quality standards.
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