Overview
WARREN WWTP serves the community of Warren, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 1,327 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations.
WARREN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 1,327, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the small community. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Wabash River basin, eventually reaching the Ohio River and the Mississippi River system. This downstream connection underscores the importance of proper treatment to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows through Indiana before joining the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this river system.
Frequently asked questions
WARREN WWTP is located at 299 West 2nd Street, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,327 residents in the Warren community.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Wabash River basin, eventually reaching the Ohio River and Mississippi River system.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small communities in Indiana, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, often involving biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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