Overview
Walton WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving approximately 1,069 people in Walton, Indiana. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Wabash River basin.
Walton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Walton, Cass County, Indiana. It serves a small community of around 1,069 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With a designed capacity of 794.93 and a discharge volume of 794.94, it operates near full capacity. As a US facility, it 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. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Wabash River, which ultimately joins the Ohio River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, preserving the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Walton WWTP is located on Dutches Street in Walton, Cass County, Indiana, United States.
Walton WWTP serves approximately 1,069 residents in the community of Walton, Indiana.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Wabash River, a tributary of the Ohio River.
Walton WWTP uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of pollutant removal than secondary treatment.
As a US facility, Walton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards.
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