Overview
Westport WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,251 people in Westport, Indiana. It discharges 643.52 million gallons per year and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
Westport WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on South West Street in Westport, Decatur County, Indiana. The facility serves a population of 1,251 and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. It has a designed capacity of 643.52 million gallons per year and discharges a corresponding volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and streams that contribute to the Gulf's nutrient dynamics. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Westport WWTP is located on South West Street in Westport, Decatur County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,251 people in the Westport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Westport WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. It is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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