Overview
STEUBEN LAKES RSD serves approximately 17,313 people in Flint, Indiana. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
STEUBEN LAKES RSD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Flint, Steuben County, Indiana, serving a population of around 17,313. The facility is situated in the Great Lakes region, an area known for its abundant freshwater resources and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway that drains into the St. Joseph River or Maumee River systems, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making proper treatment essential for protecting regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the St. Joseph River watershed, which flows into the Maumee River and then into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can cause harmful algal blooms. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, so effective treatment is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the lake and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
STEUBEN LAKES RSD is located at West 50 North, Flint, Steuben County, Indiana, 46703, United States.
The plant serves approximately 17,313 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent to a local waterway in the St. Joseph River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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