Overview
Estherville WWTP serves approximately 6,848 people in Emmet County, Iowa. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways.
Estherville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Emmet County, Iowa, serving an estimated population of 6,848. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a US-based facility, Estherville WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent limits designed to protect water quality in the receiving stream. The treated effluent from Estherville WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic life in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Missouri River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Estherville WWTP is located on 182nd Street in Emmet County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,848 people in the Estherville area and surrounding Emmet County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Estherville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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