ELDRIDGE WWTP - Eldridge, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant

ELDRIDGE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eldridge, Iowa, serving a population of about 2,535. The plant is situated in Scott County and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a small-scale treatment plant, ELDRIDGE WWTP is subject to federal and state regulations that require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet permit limits. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately flow into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this important watershed.

ELDRIDGE WWTP discharges into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River supports a rich diversity of fish, mussels, and migratory birds, and its floodplains provide critical habitat. The plant's location in the upper Mississippi basin means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and backwater lakes that are ecologically sensitive.