Dillsboro WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Dillsboro, Indiana

Dillsboro WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dillsboro, Indiana, serving a population of approximately 1,436 residents. The facility is situated in Dearborn County and operates as part of the region's wastewater 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 643.52 volume units and discharges a similar volume of treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Ohio River watershed. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for communities downstream. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program to protect water quality.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting a wide range of fish and wildlife. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from regulated wastewater treatment that reduces pollutant loads and helps maintain water quality standards.