SUNMAN WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Sunman, Indiana

SUNMAN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sunman, Ripley County, Indiana. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,049 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, meeting standards set under the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 851.72 volume units and an average discharge of 681.37 volume units, it is sized to accommodate the community's needs. As a facility in the United States, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which regulates discharges to surface waters. The treated effluent from SUNMAN WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ohio River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and ensuring compliance with water quality standards for the region.

SUNMAN WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river system that provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.