Overview
ANKENY SE STP serves approximately 18,842 residents in Ankeny, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
ANKENY SE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, serving a population of around 18,842. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure, treating domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This makes the plant's performance important for downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in a basin that faces challenges from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
ANKENY SE STP is located at Northeast 86th Avenue in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 18,842 residents in the Ankeny area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, ANKENY SE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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