Overview
Winchester WWTP serves approximately 5,000 residents in Winchester, Indiana. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Winchester WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. Serving a population of around 5,000, it is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the White River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Wabash River and then the Ohio River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River, part of the larger Wabash River basin. The Wabash River flows into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and its water quality is important for recreational use and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Winchester WWTP is located on North West Street in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the city of Winchester and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the White River watershed, which flows to the Wabash River and eventually the Ohio River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically enforced by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small to medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to remove organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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