ROSEDALE WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Rosedale, Indiana

ROSEDALE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rosedale, Parke County, Indiana. Serving a population of approximately 750, this plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility is part of the community's essential infrastructure, ensuring that wastewater is treated to high standards before being released into the environment. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 461.82 units and an average daily discharge of 246.05 units, the plant has ample capacity to serve its community. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The treated effluent from ROSEDALE WWTP is discharged into a local water body, which eventually flows into the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Wabash River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Midwest. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

ROSEDALE WWTP discharges into a local stream that drains into the Wabash River, which flows southwest to join the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Wabash River watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, reducing the risk of algal blooms and maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.