Overview
TOPEKA WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving Topeka, Indiana, with a population equivalent of 1,139. It discharges 946.35 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.
TOPEKA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Topeka, Indiana, serving a population of approximately 1,139 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local watershed. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 cubic meters per day and an average daily flow of 946.35 cubic meters, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. As a facility in the United States, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit, which sets strict limits on effluent quality to protect water resources. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin, a region of significant ecological importance. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the St. Joseph River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the St. Joseph River, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical freshwater resource. Advanced treatment reduces phosphorus and nitrogen loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and maintaining the ecological health of the region.
Frequently asked questions
TOPEKA WWTP is located at 400 Lehman Drive, Topeka, LaGrange County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,139 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the St. Joseph River, eventually reaching Lake Michigan.
TOPEKA WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a U.S. facility, TOPEKA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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