Overview
Delta WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 737 residents in Delta, Iowa. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality management.
Delta WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delta, Iowa, serving a population of approximately 737 residents. The plant is situated in Keokuk County and provides essential wastewater treatment for the small community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters per year and a current discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters per year, the plant has adequate capacity to serve its population. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Delta WWTP is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
Environmental context
Delta WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this agricultural region, reducing nutrient and organic loads that could otherwise contribute to downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Delta WWTP is located on South 1st Street East in Delta, Keokuk County, Iowa, United States.
Delta WWTP serves a population of 737 residents in the city of Delta and surrounding area.
Delta WWTP discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, after secondary treatment.
Delta WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for municipal wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for such facilities.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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