Whiteland WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Whiteland, Indiana

Whiteland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Whiteland, Johnson County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of about 3,958 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment works within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Whiteland WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically the baseline standard, though specific treatment processes are determined by the permit conditions set by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Ohio River and Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The facility's location in central Indiana places it within an agricultural and urban landscape where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.