Overview
AUBURN STL is a secondary treatment plant serving 322 people in Grant City, Iowa. It discharges 113.56 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters.
AUBURN STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Grant City, Sac County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 322 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated at 3612 Xavier Avenue and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters and treats an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Mississippi River basin, as Iowa's drainage flows toward the Mississippi River. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support aquatic life in the region's waterways. As a small facility, it plays a key role in maintaining environmental health in the local watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
AUBURN STL is located at 3612 Xavier Avenue in Grant City, Sac County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 322 people in the Grant City area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.
AUBURN STL provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, AUBURN STL operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Iowa, which set limits on effluent quality to protect water quality.
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