Overview
CONESVILLE STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Conesville, Iowa, serving a small population of 510. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
CONESVILLE STL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Conesville, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 510 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this rural area in Muscatine County. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately flow into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
CONESVILLE STL is located on 250th Street in Conesville, Muscatine County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a small community of approximately 510 residents in Conesville and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a U.S. municipal plant, CONESVILLE STL operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting federal standards.
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