Summit Springs RWD WWTP - Henry County, Indiana Wastewater Treatment Plant

Summit Springs RWD WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Henry County, Indiana, serving a small population of 790 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 681.37 units and currently treats a daily volume of 227.13 units. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that drain into the White River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports regional water quality goals.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows through Indiana and joins the Wabash River, a major tributary of the Ohio River. The Ohio River then drains into the Mississippi River and finally the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.