Overview
EXIRA STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Brayton, Iowa, United States. It treats wastewater for a population of 955 and has a designed capacity of 378.54 volume units.
EXIRA STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brayton, Iowa, within the United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 955 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment services for the local area. The plant operates at a secondary treatment level, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 378.54 volume units and a discharge volume of 393.68 volume units, the plant manages the community's wastewater within its operational parameters. The treated effluent from EXIRA STL is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Mississippi River Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce pollutants before discharge, contributing to the overall health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
EXIRA STL is located at 2958 T-Bone Trail, Brayton, Iowa, United States, within Audubon County.
The plant serves a population of 955 residents in the Brayton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River Basin.
EXIRA STL provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. plant, EXIRA STL operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Iowa.
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