Overview
Eagle Grove WWTP serves approximately 3,712 residents in Eagle Grove, Iowa. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Eagle Grove WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa. The plant serves a population of about 3,712 people, representing a small community in the north-central part of the state. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. These permits set effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Boone River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which flows to the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of these downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Boone River, which flows into the Des Moines River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including game fish and migratory birds. The region's agricultural land use can contribute nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment important for preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Eagle Grove WWTP is located on State Highway 17 in Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,712 residents in the city of Eagle Grove and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Boone River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Eagle Grove WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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