COLFAX WWTP - Jasper County, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant

COLFAX WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jasper County, Iowa, along State Highway 117. It serves a population of approximately 2,223 residents in the surrounding community. The plant is part of Iowa's wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a small-scale treatment plant, COLFAX WWTP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under federal regulations. The facility's treatment process and capacity are designed to handle the wastewater generated by its service area, ensuring compliance with state and federal water quality requirements. The plant's operations are overseen by local authorities to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from COLFAX WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Mississippi River basin. This waterway system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, particularly in the context of Iowa's agricultural landscape.

COLFAX WWTP discharges into local tributaries that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic ecosystems and are part of a larger watershed that faces challenges from nutrient runoff. The plant's treatment helps reduce pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream environments.