Overview
Syracuse WWTP serves the town of Syracuse, Indiana, with a population of 3,038. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Syracuse WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Syracuse, Indiana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 3,038 residents in the Kosciusko County area. The plant is situated at 83 Conrad Street and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. As a small-scale facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, Syracuse WWTP is classified as a small community treatment plant. Under US EPA guidelines, such plants typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet effluent limits. It is expected to comply with state and federal discharge standards. The treated effluent from Syracuse WWTP is discharged into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River watershed. This river system ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Syracuse WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in local lakes and streams that are used for recreation and as drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Syracuse WWTP is located at 83 Conrad Street, Syracuse, Indiana, United States, in Kosciusko County.
Syracuse WWTP serves a population of approximately 3,038 residents in the Syracuse area.
Syracuse WWTP discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Syracuse WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or the US EPA.
For small communities under 10,000 people, US EPA guidelines typically require secondary treatment or equivalent to meet effluent limits for BOD, TSS, and other pollutants.
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