DAYTON WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Webster County, Iowa

DAYTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 884 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 624.59 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 295.26 million gallons, the plant operates well below its capacity. This suggests adequate infrastructure for current demand, with room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the region's rivers and streams, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses. As part of Iowa's wastewater infrastructure, DAYTON WWTP contributes to the environmental health of the state's water resources.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Des Moines River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in downstream rivers and lakes.