Overview
Chariton WWTP serves Lucas County, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 4,600 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, ensuring compliance with state and federal discharge standards.
Chariton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. It serves a population of approximately 4,616 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Chariton WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment plants to meet specific effluent limits to protect water quality. For small communities like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This connection underscores the plant's role in maintaining water quality within the broader watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Chariton WWTP discharges into receiving waters that flow through the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Chariton WWTP is located on 482nd Street in Lucas County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,616 residents in the Lucas County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Chariton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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