Overview
CARROLL WWTP serves approximately 10,098 residents in Carroll, Iowa. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, managing municipal wastewater for this inland community.
CARROLL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Griffith Road in Carroll, Grant Township, Carroll County, Iowa. The plant serves a population of around 10,098 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. inland communities. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the broader watershed that supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural water use in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, and the plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that could contribute to downstream hypoxia zones. The local area is characterized by rolling plains and river valleys, with the plant situated away from coastal influences.
Frequently asked questions
CARROLL WWTP is located on Griffith Road in Carroll, Grant Township, Carroll County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,098 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium municipal wastewater facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, CARROLL WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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