Overview
CICERO WWTP serves approximately 4,300 residents in Cicero, Indiana. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Indiana regulatory oversight.
CICERO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of about 4,300 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region. It is situated near Stringtown Pike and operates within the state's water quality management framework. As a U.S. wastewater treatment plant, CICERO WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For facilities serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits specify effluent limits to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet state and federal standards. The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, ultimately draining to the Gulf of Mexico. Cicero lies in an inland area with agricultural and residential land use, so the plant plays a key role in preventing nutrient and pathogen pollution in downstream waters. Its operation supports the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
CICERO WWTP discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River basin that empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's nutrient removal is important to reduce contributions to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
CICERO WWTP is located at 1414 Stringtown Pike, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,300 residents in the Cicero area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the White River watershed, which flows to the Wabash River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, CICERO WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal depending on local requirements.
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