Overview
Albia WWTP serves 2,790 residents in Albia, Iowa, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Albia WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, serving a population of approximately 2,790. The plant is situated in the Midwestern United States, an area characterized by agricultural land use and a temperate continental climate. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards as defined by the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Plants serving populations under 10,000 often employ lagoon systems or activated sludge processes to achieve compliance with state and federal regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately flow into the Des Moines River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water quality. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor, and proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Albia WWTP discharges into local waterways that are part of the Des Moines River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse fish and bird populations. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient loading and protect aquatic habitats in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
Albia WWTP is located on A Street North in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa, United States.
Albia WWTP serves approximately 2,790 residents in the city of Albia and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Des Moines River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
Albia WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Plants of this size typically must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Small plants in the U.S. often use lagoon systems, activated sludge, or trickling filters to achieve secondary treatment, as mandated by EPA regulations for municipal wastewater.
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