Braddyville WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Braddyville, Iowa

Braddyville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on North Railroad Street in Braddyville, Page County, Iowa. It serves a small population of 219 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants. Its designed capacity is 113.56 units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. As a small plant, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Missouri River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from entering these waters, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.