Metamora RSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Metamora, Indiana

Metamora RSD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The plant serves a small population of 734 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated along US 52 and provides essential sanitation services to the local area. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 227.13 cubic meters per day, the plant operates near its full capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Metamora RSD is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Ohio River basin. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters, supporting downstream aquatic life and recreational uses. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding the region's water resources.

The plant discharges into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream habitats from nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion.