Higginsport WWTP and Sewer System - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Ohio

Higginsport WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Higginsport, Ohio, a small village in Brown County along the Ohio River. The plant serves a population of approximately 364 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. With a designed capacity of 246.05 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 151.42 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the Ohio River's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.

The plant discharges into the Ohio River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects sensitive downstream habitats.