Overview
Clear Lake Sewer Dist serves about 10,666 people in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Upper Mississippi River Basin.
Clear Lake Sewer Dist is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. It serves a population of approximately 10,666 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater systems. The plant is situated in a rural area near Clear Lake, a popular recreational lake in north-central Iowa. As a U.S. facility, Clear Lake Sewer Dist 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. Operational status and discharge volume are also unspecified. The treated effluent from Clear Lake Sewer Dist likely discharges into a nearby water body that drains into the Winnebago River or directly into Clear Lake, which is part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in Clear Lake and downstream environments.
Environmental context
Clear Lake Sewer Dist discharges into the Clear Lake watershed, which flows into the Winnebago River and ultimately the Upper Mississippi River. Clear Lake is a natural glacial lake known for its recreational fisheries and ecological significance. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect aquatic habitats and downstream water quality, particularly given the lake's sensitivity to nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
Clear Lake Sewer Dist is located at 5690 235th Street, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, 50428, United States, near Clear Lake.
The plant serves approximately 10,666 people in the Clear Lake area and surrounding Cerro Gordo County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, likely into Clear Lake or a tributary of the Winnebago River, which flows to the Upper Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, requiring secondary treatment for its population size.
For a plant of this scale in Iowa, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, with disinfection before discharge.
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