Overview
Cumberland WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving Cumberland, Iowa. It discharges 147.63 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 155.20 units.
Cumberland WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cumberland, Iowa, United States. It serves a small population of 295 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community in Cass County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity of 155.20 units and current discharge volume of 147.63 units indicate it operates near its intended capacity, typical for small agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and agricultural water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the East Nishnabotna River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River system supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and communities in the Midwest. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
Cumberland WWTP is located at 29 South Jackson Street in Cumberland, Iowa, within Cass County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 295 residents, reflecting the small community of Cumberland.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the East Nishnabotna River, part of the Missouri River watershed.
Cumberland WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US facility, Cumberland WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to regulate discharges.
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