South Henry County RWD, Lewisville

Overview

South Henry County RWD serves Lewisville, Indiana, treating wastewater for approximately 4,924 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Indiana state regulations, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act standards.

South Henry County RWD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lewisville, Henry County, Indiana. The plant serves a population of about 4,924 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural community in the eastern part of the state. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the U.S. EPA and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's design and operation must meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit conditions. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Ohio River and then the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this agricultural region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River, part of the Mississippi River Basin. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and agriculture. Effective nutrient removal is important to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in downstream reservoirs and rivers.

Frequently asked questions

South Henry County RWD is located in Lewisville, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The plant is situated along the National Road Heritage Trail.

The plant serves approximately 4,924 residents in the Lewisville area and surrounding rural parts of Henry County.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the White River watershed, which flows into the Wabash River and ultimately the Ohio River.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection. Nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive watersheds.