OTTERBEIN WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Otterbein, Indiana

OTTERBEIN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 462 East Second Street in Otterbein, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. The plant serves a population of 1,312 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 798.72 million gallons per year, matching its current discharge volume. As a US facility, it 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. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Wabash River basin, ultimately reaching the Ohio River and Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, so the plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters.