Overview
Centerville West WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,144 people in Centerville, Iowa. It discharges 681.37 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,552.01 thousand cubic meters.
Centerville West WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a population of 2,144 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,552.01 thousand cubic meters per year and an annual discharge volume of 681.37 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal flow variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support the environmental health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes diverse aquatic habitats and supports migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
Centerville West WWTP is located on A Street in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,144 people in the Centerville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants of this scale.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal discharges. Permits are typically issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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