Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
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The Wetland Cell

The Wetland Cell @ CCWP

Instead of the customary rural septic system with a tank spilling waste water into an absorption field spread out over a broad area, the wetlands utilizes a natural biological and chemical reaction to cleanse wastewater.
It works like this: wastewater is routed from a septic tank into the constructed wetland. There, the bacteria that live around the plant roots naturally break down the organic matter in the water. Finally, the treated water drains from the other side of the wetland. It is a horizontal rather than vertical concept with only clean water sinking toward the aquifer. The smell, fortunately, should never make it into the open air.
The chemicals and processes that produce it will all be confined underground as part of an innovative piece of technology. 
The wastewater wetland cell utilizes a natural biological and chemical reaction to cleanse wastewater; instead of the customary rural septic system with a tank spilling wastewater into an absorption field spread out over a broad area.
The wetland cell works like this: wastewater is routed from a septic tank into the constructed wetland. There, the bacteria that live around the plant roots naturally break down the organic matter in the water. Finally, the treated water drains from the other side of the wetland.

Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve 
(the place)
Northeast corner of I-80/90 and IN 49
Chesterton Amphitheater
2401 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304
The Pavilion
178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Picture
Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy, Inc
(the non-profit organization)
PO Box 802
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-1842

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  • Home
  • Visit "The Preserve"
    • Getting Here
    • Trail Map & Guidelines
    • Current Trail Closures
    • Points of Interest >
      • Weir Bridge
      • The Pavilion
      • Wetland Cell
      • Osprey Nesting Platform
      • Phillips Pond
      • Creek Overlook
      • Chesterton Amphitheater
      • Boardwalk
      • Trellis Overlook
      • Hiking Trails
  • Facility Reservations
    • General Information
    • Pavilion Venue
    • Chesterton Amphitheater Venue
  • Nature
    • Osprey Nesting Platform
    • Ecological Restoration
    • What's a Watershed?
    • Sick or Injured Wildlife at Coffee Creek?
  • Who Are We?
    • The Conservancy
    • Conservancy Staff
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Information
    • FAQ
  • Jobs/Volunteering