Elkhart Wastewater Treatment Plant - Elkhart, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 41° 40.669 W 086° 00.204
16T E 582950 N 4614485
The Elkhart Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at 1201 South Nappanee Street in Elkhart, Indiana and discharges effluent to the St. Joseph River.
Waymark Code: WMCKDJ
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rupert2
Views: 3

This plant has facilities on both sides of Hwy-19, with part of the plant having new shiny steel and concrete facilities and part being the older style brick facilities. The city is rightly proud of this facility which can treat an average daily flow of 20 MGD with a peak flow capacity of 40 MGD, and has a website that describes the operation which can be found here.
What is the capacity of the facility?: average daily flow of 20 MGD

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
activated sludge


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Either given away under an IDEM issued Marketing & Distribution permit, INLA 000680, or processed at a composting facility on County Road 26

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Chlorination

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: City of Elkhart

How is the facility governed?: Board of Directors

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

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