GENTRYVILLE WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Spencer County, Indiana

GENTRYVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Spencer County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 969 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 238.48 units and operates at full capacity utilization. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting the health of the Ohio River basin and ultimately the Mississippi River system.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality.