Overview
Beaman WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Grundy County, Iowa, serving 183 people. It discharges 75.71 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 113.56 cubic meters.
Beaman WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. It serves a small population of 183 residents, reflecting its role in a rural agricultural community. The plant is situated on Comet Trail, within the county's jurisdiction. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 75.71 cubic meters, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a small facility, it is likely subject to state-level NPDES permitting through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent from Beaman WWTP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Iowa River basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural irrigation, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Iowa River, which joins the Mississippi River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is part of the Mississippi River Basin, a critical ecological corridor for migratory fish and waterfowl. The surrounding agricultural landscape means nutrient management is important to prevent downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Beaman WWTP is located on Comet Trail in Grundy County, Iowa, United States, serving a small rural community.
The plant serves a population of 183 people, typical of a small agglomeration in rural Iowa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Iowa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
Beaman WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, Beaman WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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