Overview
ELDON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Davis County, Iowa, serving approximately 1,070 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
ELDON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 1,070 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 719.23 thousand gallons per day and currently handles an average discharge volume of 492.10 thousand gallons per day. Under the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), facilities of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving waters. The plant's operational status is active, contributing to local water pollution control. The treated effluent from ELDON WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this inland region of Iowa.
Environmental context
ELDON WWTP discharges into local tributaries of the Des Moines River, which flows southeast to join the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this predominantly rural area.
Frequently asked questions
ELDON WWTP is located on Whitefish Trail in Davis County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,070 residents in the Davis County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
ELDON WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size.
The plant operates under the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for municipal wastewater facilities.
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