Monroe County RSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Monroe County, Indiana

Monroe County RSD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monroe County, Indiana, near Moore's Creek State Recreation Area. The plant serves a small population of 300 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or low-density community within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 147.63 volume units and a discharge volume matching that figure, the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which ensures compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. This downstream system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities and industries along its course. The plant's operation helps protect local streams and the broader river ecosystem from untreated waste.

The plant discharges into a water body within the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the receiving stream.