Overview
WAYNETOWN WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Waynetown, Indiana. It treats wastewater for a population of 942 with a designed capacity of 378.54 units.
WAYNETOWN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Waynetown, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 942 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 378.54 units and a current discharge volume of 302.83 units, the plant operates within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. As part of the Mississippi River basin, the plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region's rivers and streams, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that is part of the larger Mississippi River drainage basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water quality. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
WAYNETOWN WWTP is located in Waynetown, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 942 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River drainage basin.
As a US facility, WAYNETOWN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Small municipal plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum required under the Clean Water Act for most discharges.
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