Overview
Taylor Township RSD WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 420 people in Center, Indiana. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting environmental health in the Wabash River basin.
Taylor Township RSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Center, Howard County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 420 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Wabash River watershed, which drains into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This contributes to the ecological health of the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Wabash River, a major waterway in Indiana that flows into the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps protect this watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Taylor Township RSD WWTP is located on Hermitage Lane in Center, Howard County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 420 residents in the Taylor Township area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards to protect receiving waters.
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Wabash River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
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