Overview
Creston WWTP serves approximately 8,134 residents in Creston, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Creston WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 601 Lake Shore Drive in Creston, Union County, Iowa. Serving a population of about 8,134, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to comply with state and federal regulations, ensuring that effluent meets water quality criteria before discharge. The treated effluent from Creston WWTP is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of receiving waters and prevents nutrient pollution that could affect the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is important for regional water quality. Effective treatment at Creston WWTP helps reduce nutrient loads that can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Creston WWTP is located at 601 Lake Shore Drive in Creston, Union County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,134 residents in the Creston area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Iowa.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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