Overview
Davenport WWTP serves approximately 127,000 residents in Davenport, Iowa, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mississippi River basin.
Davenport WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Davenport, Iowa, serving a population of around 127,142. The plant is situated along the Mississippi River, which provides the receiving water body for treated effluent. As a major facility in the region, it plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Upper Mississippi River basin. Under the U. S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard, with more advanced treatment possible if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by local authorities to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The treated wastewater from Davenport WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems, including the Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone.
Environmental context
The Davenport WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River, which flows through the Upper Mississippi River basin and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The river supports diverse aquatic species and serves as a major migratory route for waterfowl and fish. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads that contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Davenport WWTP is located at 3451 South Concord Street, Davenport, Iowa, United States, near the Mississippi River.
The plant serves approximately 127,142 residents in the Davenport area.
Treated wastewater from Davenport WWTP is discharged into the Mississippi River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the Clean Water Act, Davenport WWTP must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on pollutants to protect water quality in the Mississippi River.
Plants of this scale in the U. S. typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to meet NPDES permit requirements, especially when discharging into sensitive waters like the Mississippi River.
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