Bloomfield WWTP - Davis County, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant

Bloomfield WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Davis County, Iowa, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,640 residents, placing it in the small community category. The plant is situated in a rural inland area, contributing to the local sanitation infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Bloomfield WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For small communities like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's design and operation align with state and federal regulations to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Bloomfield WWTP discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Bloomfield WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf.