Overview
FARRAGUT STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 485 people in Fremont County, Iowa. It discharges approximately 136.28 units of treated effluent daily, with a designed capacity of 166.56 units.
FARRAGUT STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 485 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 166.56 units and processes an average daily flow of 136.28 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, and the facility is expected to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Missouri River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Missouri River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This drainage basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality in a region dominated by agricultural land use.
Frequently asked questions
FARRAGUT STL is located in Fremont County, Iowa, United States, near the coordinates 40.729 N, -95.502 W.
The plant serves a population of 485 people, typical of a small rural community in Iowa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Missouri River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, FARRAGUT STL operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on effluent quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, providing biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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