Overview
Belmond WWTP serves the city of Belmond, Iowa, treating wastewater for a population of 2,560. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Belmond WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa. It serves a population of approximately 2,560 residents, making it a small-scale plant typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based facility, Belmond WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard expectation, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Iowa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically productive region.
Environmental context
Belmond WWTP discharges into local waterways that flow into the Iowa River, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system is a critical ecological corridor supporting numerous fish species, migratory birds, and aquatic habitats. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region, reducing nutrient loading and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Belmond WWTP is located at 5th Street Southeast in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, United States.
Belmond WWTP serves approximately 2,560 residents in the city of Belmond and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Iowa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Belmond WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For small agglomerations like Belmond, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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