Overview
FARLEY WWTP serves the community of Farley, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 1,537 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Iowa DNR regulations for small municipal systems.
FARLEY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Farley, Iowa, a small community in Dubuque County. The plant serves a population of around 1,537 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the rural Midwest. Its location in the Upper Mississippi River Basin places it within a region where water quality is managed under the Clean Water Act. As a small-scale plant in the United States, FARLEY WWTP is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with federal and state guidelines for small wastewater systems. The treated effluent from FARLEY WWTP likely discharges to a local stream or tributary within the Upper Mississippi River watershed. This water eventually flows into the Mississippi River, a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's performance is critical for protecting local water quality and downstream habitats in the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
FARLEY WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Upper Mississippi River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River supports a wide range of aquatic species and serves as a critical migratory route for birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
FARLEY WWTP is located at 9th Avenue Northwest in Farley, Dubuque County, Iowa, United States.
FARLEY WWTP serves approximately 1,537 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater system.
The treated effluent from FARLEY WWTP is discharged into a local tributary within the Upper Mississippi River Basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River.
FARLEY WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, requiring secondary treatment for small communities.
For small populations around 1,500, U.S. regulations typically mandate secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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