Overview
MEDORA WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Jackson County, Indiana, serving approximately 900 people. It discharges 681.37 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
MEDORA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 900 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in this rural area. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. With a designed capacity of 681.37 megaliters per year, the facility is sized to meet the needs of its service area. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets federal and state standards before being released into the environment. The treated wastewater from MEDORA WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, and maintaining water quality is essential for ecological health and recreational uses. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
MEDORA WWTP is located in Jackson County, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 38.819000, -86.181000.
The plant serves approximately 900 people in the local community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Ohio River basin.
As a U.S. facility, MEDORA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater and requires permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Small plants serving fewer than 10,000 people typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.
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