VEVAY WWTP - Vevay, Indiana Wastewater Treatment Plant

VEVAY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 524 Arch Street in Vevay, Indiana, within Switzerland County. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,735 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under US regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 567.81 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent from VEVAY WWTP is discharged into the Ohio River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic ecosystem, including the Ohio River's diverse fish and wildlife habitats.

VEVAY WWTP discharges into the Ohio River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including numerous fish species and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.