Overview
Arcadia WWTP serves 1,747 people in Hamilton County, Indiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Mississippi River basin ecosystem.
Arcadia WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. It serves a population of approximately 1,747 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Arcadia WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. Downstream waters are part of a larger network that provides habitat for migratory birds and contributes to the ecological health of the Gulf region.
Frequently asked questions
Arcadia WWTP is located in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, near Brethren Cemetery on East 266th Street.
Arcadia WWTP serves approximately 1,747 people in the Arcadia area of Hamilton County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Arcadia WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
For small plants of this scale in Indiana, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state effluent standards before discharge.
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