Overview
Yorktown WWTP serves approximately 4,785 residents in Yorktown, Indiana. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure regulated under the US Clean Water Act.
Yorktown WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Yorktown, Indiana, serving a population of about 4,785. The plant is situated in Delaware County and operates as part of the local wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based facility, Yorktown WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants serving populations around 5,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
Yorktown WWTP discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and eventually the Ohio River and Mississippi River. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of these waterways.
Frequently asked questions
Yorktown WWTP is located in Yorktown, Delaware County, Indiana, United States.
Yorktown WWTP serves approximately 4,785 residents.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local tributaries that flow into the White River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, Yorktown WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For plants serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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