Overview
West Terre Haute WWTP serves about 2,700 residents in Indiana, discharging treated wastewater into the Wabash River watershed. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
West Terre Haute WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Terre Haute, Indiana, along the Wabash River. Serving a population of approximately 2,739, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal standards. The plant's design capacity and discharge volume are not publicly available, but regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Midwest. Downstream, the Ohio River flows into the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Wabash River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
West Terre Haute WWTP is located along Wabashiki Trail in West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,739 residents in the West Terre Haute area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the relevant state authority, ensuring discharges meet water quality standards.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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