Overview
CLARION WWTP serves Clarion, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 2,850 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Iowa DNR regulations, discharging treated effluent to local waterways.
CLARION WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa. Serving a population of about 2,850, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Iowa River watershed, eventually reaching the Mississippi River. This system supports regional aquatic habitats and agricultural water use, making proper treatment crucial for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to tributaries of the Iowa River, which flows southeast to join the Mississippi River near Muscatine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of the larger Mississippi River system.
Frequently asked questions
CLARION WWTP is located at 8th Avenue Southwest in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa, United States.
CLARION WWTP serves approximately 2,850 residents in the city of Clarion, Iowa.
CLARION WWTP discharges treated effluent to local streams that are part of the Iowa River watershed, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River.
CLARION WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which set limits on pollutant discharges.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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