Overview
Upland WWTP serves the community of Upland, Indiana, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 3,609 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Indiana state regulations.
Upland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Upland, Grant County, Indiana, serving a population of about 3,609 residents. The plant is situated in the Midwestern United States, an area characterized by a continental climate and agricultural surroundings. As a facility serving a small community, Upland WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet effluent standards, though specific treatment details for this facility are not publicly available. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of the broader ecological network of the region, contributing to water quality in downstream rivers and the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
Upland WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.
Frequently asked questions
Upland WWTP is located at 486 East Bragg Avenue, Upland, Grant County, Indiana, United States.
Upland WWTP serves approximately 3,609 residents in the community of Upland, Indiana.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local tributaries that flow into the Wabash River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
Upland WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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