Overview
BRAYTON STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Brayton, Iowa, USA. It treats wastewater for a small population of 145 with a discharge volume of 227.13 units.
BRAYTON STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brayton, Audubon County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 145 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, governs its discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 227.12 units, and it discharges 227.13 units, indicating near-full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. Its inland location reduces direct coastal impact, but proper treatment is essential for maintaining local watershed health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes important migratory corridors for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating potential impacts on downstream water quality and the hypoxic zone in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
BRAYTON STL is located on Lincoln Street in Brayton, Audubon County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 145 residents in the Brayton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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