Overview
Dexter WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 628 residents in Dexter, Iowa. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Dexter WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dexter, Iowa, United States. It serves a small population of about 628 people, reflecting the scale of a rural community. The plant is situated in Dallas County, part of the state's agricultural landscape. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 227.13 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from Dexter WWTP is discharged into a local water body, which eventually flows into the Raccoon River and then the Des Moines River, part of the Mississippi River basin. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region that supports agriculture and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Dexter WWTP is located on Brown Street in Dexter, Iowa, United States, in Dallas County.
The plant serves approximately 628 residents, typical of a small rural community in Iowa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream, which flows into the Raccoon River and eventually the Des Moines River.
Dexter WWTP provides secondary treatment, the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, Dexter WWTP operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards.
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