Overview
UNION CITY WWTP serves Union City, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 3,622 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, ensuring local water quality standards.
UNION CITY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Union City, Indiana, serving a population of about 3,622. The plant is situated in Randolph County and is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways, contributing to the protection of the Mississippi River watershed. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's agricultural landscape means the plant plays a role in reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to downstream eutrophication. Protecting local water quality supports aquatic life and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
UNION CITY WWTP is located at 498 South Street, Union City, Indiana, in Randolph County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,622 residents in Union City and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, UNION CITY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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