Overview
Bancroft STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Bancroft, Iowa, with a population of 857. It has a designed capacity of 643.52 m³/day and discharges 378.54 m³/day.
Bancroft STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bancroft, Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 857 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 643.52 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the facility is operating below its full capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's agricultural landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger agricultural area where nutrient management is critical to prevent downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Bancroft STL is located in Bancroft, Kossuth County, Iowa, United States, near North Kossuth Golf Club on 130th Avenue.
The plant serves a population of 857 residents in the Bancroft area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Bancroft STL provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. It is likely permitted through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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