Tipton Getrag Division E WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Tipton County, Indiana

Tipton Getrag Division E WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tipton County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a population of about 2,917 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 473.18 volume units, with a corresponding discharge volume, indicating it operates at or near its design capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged to local surface waters within the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting the environmental health of Indiana's waterways.

The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and wetlands that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for mitigating downstream eutrophication in the Gulf.