Overview
APLINGTON WWTP serves the community of Aplington, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 1,133 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs discharge standards for municipal facilities.
APLINGTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Aplington, Iowa, a small town in Butler County. The plant serves a population of about 1,133 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the rural Midwest. Its operations are part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Cedar River watershed, part of the Mississippi River basin. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic habitats in the Upper Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
APLINGTON WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Cedar River, which flows into the Iowa River and then the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities.
Frequently asked questions
APLINGTON WWTP is located on IA 57 in Aplington, Butler County, Iowa, United States.
APLINGTON WWTP serves approximately 1,133 people, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Cedar River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, APLINGTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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