FRANCISCO WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Gibson County, Indiana

FRANCISCO WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Gibson County, Indiana, along the Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Highway. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As part of the United States' wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which governs discharge permits and treatment standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. Its designed capacity is 299.05 million gallons per year, with a corresponding discharge volume, indicating efficient operation. Facilities of this scale typically require an NPDES permit from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Wabash River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region, reducing nutrient loading and protecting downstream ecosystems.