Albia WWTP W - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Monroe County, Iowa

Albia WWTP W is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on 196th Street in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a population of 1,080 and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal plants to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. As a secondary treatment plant, Albia WWTP W uses biological processes to break down organic matter. The facility has a designed capacity of 719.23 units and currently processes an average daily flow of 416.40 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. This suggests the plant has room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local waterways from untreated sewage, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses in the region.

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing downstream hypoxic zones in the Gulf.