Overview
La Otto RSD is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in LaOtto, Indiana, serving approximately 1,684 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act with a discharge volume of 189.27 units.
La Otto RSD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in LaOtto, Noble County, Indiana. The plant serves a small community of about 1,684 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the area. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal before discharge. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which mandates that publicly owned treatment works achieve secondary treatment as a minimum. With a designed capacity of 189.27 units and a similar discharge volume, the facility is sized appropriately for its service population. The plant's treatment process ensures compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which are enforced by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The treated effluent from La Otto RSD is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Great Lakes Basin via the St. Joseph River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region. The plant's inland location and secondary treatment level help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
La Otto RSD discharges into a tributary of the St. Joseph River, which flows into the Maumee River and then Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes Basin, a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for preventing algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
La Otto RSD is located at 11234 East 450 South, LaOtto, Noble County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,684 people in the LaOtto community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the St. Joseph River system, part of the Great Lakes Basin.
La Otto RSD operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Secondary treatment is required for plants of this scale.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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