Overview
South Dearborn County RSD is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Dearborn County, Indiana, serving 434 people. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater daily.
South Dearborn County RSD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana. The plant serves a small population of 434 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 113.56 units, the facility is sized to handle the local community's wastewater needs. As a small agglomeration, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Ohio River watershed. The Ohio River flows westward to the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this major river basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ohio River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in this agriculturally and industrially influenced region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Lower Dillsboro Road in Washington Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States.
The plant serves a population of 434 residents in the Dearborn County area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
Small plants in Indiana typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, followed by disinfection, to meet state water quality standards before discharge.
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