Overview
Thorntown WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Boone County, Indiana, serving approximately 1,562 people. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Thorntown WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Boone County, Indiana, United States. The facility serves a small community of about 1,562 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. The plant has a designed capacity of 605.66 thousand gallons per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 529.96 thousand gallons per day, indicating operational headroom. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Thorntown WWTP is located on Fall Road in Boone County, Indiana, United States, serving the community of Thorntown.
The plant serves approximately 1,562 people in the Thorntown area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Thorntown WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, Thorntown WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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