Overview
DOLLIVER STP is a secondary treatment plant in Emmet County, Iowa, serving 65 people with a discharge volume of 30.28 units. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
DOLLIVER STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 65 residents and is situated in a rural inland area of the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity and discharge volume of 30.28 units, the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting under the EPA's delegated authority. The treated effluent from DOLLIVER STP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The region's agricultural landscape means the plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Upper Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger system affected by agricultural runoff. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, contributing to the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
DOLLIVER STP is located at 5151 130th Street, Emmet County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 65 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin.
As a US plant, DOLLIVER STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act, often via activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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