Elkhart Wastewater Treatment Plant - Elkhart, IN
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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
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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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Visit Instructions:
Please post at least 2 original photographs of the site. We would much rather see photos of the plant itself as opposed to the front office, but we also understand that security and site layout may limit your opportunities.