Romney RSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Romney, Indiana

Romney RSD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Romney, Indiana, serving a small community of approximately 400 residents. The plant is currently in the projected phase, indicating it is planned or under construction to meet future wastewater treatment needs. As a secondary treatment facility, Romney RSD will provide biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 94.64 units, matching the current discharge volume, suggesting it is sized for the existing population. The treated effluent from Romney RSD is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Wabash River basin, a major tributary of the Ohio River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.

Romney RSD discharges into local streams that flow into the Wabash River, which ultimately joins the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River. The Wabash River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Proper secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.