Overview
Westfield WWTP serves approximately 16,320 residents in Westfield, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act via NPDES permits.
Westfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana. It serves a population of about 16,320 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a US facility, Westfield WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The treated effluent from Westfield WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of nearby streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
Westfield WWTP discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Ohio River and Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
Westfield WWTP is located on Midland Trace Trail in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States.
Westfield WWTP serves approximately 16,320 people in the Westfield area.
Westfield WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the White River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a US facility, Westfield WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For plants serving around 16,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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