Overview
OSGOOD WWTP serves 1,669 people in Ripley County, Indiana, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES permitting requirements.
OSGOOD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on SR 350 in Ripley County, Indiana. It serves a population of approximately 1,669 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater network. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Ohio River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ohio River, part of the larger Mississippi River basin that drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports aquatic ecosystems including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. Downstream waters are used for recreation and drinking water supply, making nutrient and pathogen control important for ecological and human health.
Frequently asked questions
OSGOOD WWTP is located on SR 350 in Ripley County, Indiana, United States.
OSGOOD WWTP serves approximately 1,669 residents in the Ripley County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Ohio River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
OSGOOD WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small agglomerations in Indiana, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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