Overview
CENTERVILLE NE WWTP serves approximately 9,716 people in Centerville, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
CENTERVILLE NE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa. The plant serves a population of about 9,716 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. As a U.S. wastewater plant, CENTERVILLE NE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The receiving water body is likely a nearby stream or river that flows into the Des Moines River, a major tributary of the Mississippi. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
CENTERVILLE NE WWTP discharges into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River Basin. The treated effluent flows through smaller streams and rivers before reaching the Des Moines River, which eventually joins the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
CENTERVILLE NE WWTP is located in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The facility is situated near Oakland Cemetery on East Maple Street.
The plant serves approximately 9,716 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in Iowa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River Basin. The discharge eventually reaches the Des Moines River and then the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, CENTERVILLE NE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant must comply with state and federal water quality standards, including secondary treatment requirements for municipal wastewater.
For U.S. plants serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) before discharge.
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