WALDRON CD WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Waldron, Indiana

WALDRON CD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waldron, Shelby County, Indiana. Serving a small community of about 700 residents, the plant plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 454.25 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 264.98 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which eventually drains into the Mississippi River watershed. This contributes to the overall health of downstream ecosystems, including the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment here helps mitigate nutrient pollution, which can cause algal blooms and hypoxia in downstream waters.