Farmersburg WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Farmersburg, Iowa

Farmersburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa. The plant serves a small population of 291 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community in the northeastern part of the state. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 94.64 cubic meters per day, the plant operates within its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Farmersburg WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Upper Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River, a major waterway, ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of these waters, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Upper Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory birds. The Mississippi River is a critical waterway for the region, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.