EVERLY WTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Everly, Iowa

EVERLY WTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Everly, Clay County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 706 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. The plant is situated at 3391 140th Avenue, Everly, Iowa. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 427.75 volume units and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent from EVERLY WTP is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Missouri River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses. As a small facility in an inland agricultural area, its environmental impact is localized but important for maintaining the health of the receiving water bodies.

EVERLY WTP discharges into the local watershed within the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's nutrient removal helps reduce downstream eutrophication risks. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and irrigation.