Campbellsburg WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Campbellsburg, Indiana

Campbellsburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Campbellsburg, Orange County, Indiana. It serves a small population of 730 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated on West Suder Lane and is part of the community's essential infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 249.84 thousand gallons per day, matching its current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Ohio River watershed. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important tributary of the Mississippi River system. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in a region where agriculture and small communities rely on healthy waterways.

Campbellsburg WWTP discharges into local streams within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and macroinvertebrate species, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that could contribute to downstream algal blooms. The region's karst topography means groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making proper treatment essential for protecting both.