Connersville WWTP | Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Connersville, Indiana

Connersville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Connersville, Indiana, a city in Fayette County. The plant serves a population of about 19,082 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's discharge is regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which issues permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Connersville WWTP is discharged into the Whitewater River watershed, which flows into the Great Miami River and eventually the Ohio River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and downstream communities.

The plant discharges into the Whitewater River, a tributary of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. Downstream waters are used for recreation and drinking water supply, making effective treatment essential for protecting ecological health.