Overview
CARPENTER SEPTICS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Carpenter, Iowa, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 109 with a discharge volume of 49.21 units.
CARPENTER SEPTICS is a wastewater treatment plant located on William Street in Carpenter, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 109 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's designed capacity matches its discharge volume at 49.21 units, indicating consistent operation. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This contributes to the ecological health of the region, supporting aquatic life and water quality in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Mississippi River Basin, a vast watershed that drains much of the central United States. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water quality. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
CARPENTER SEPTICS is located on William Street in Carpenter, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 109 residents in the Carpenter area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a US plant, CARPENTER SEPTICS operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids.
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