Twin Lakes RSD Rattlesnake Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, White County, Indiana

Twin Lakes RSD Rattlesnake Creek is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in White County, Indiana, serving a population of approximately 1,765 residents. The facility is situated near US 24 and manages wastewater from the surrounding rural community. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that drain into the Tippecanoe River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Wabash River and then the Ohio River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for agriculture and recreation in the region.

The plant's discharge enters the Tippecanoe River basin, a tributary of the Wabash River, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including wetlands and forests that provide critical ecosystem services such as flood control and nutrient cycling. The area is home to various fish and wildlife species, making water quality management important for ecological health.