FT MADISON WWTP - Fort Madison, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant

FT MADISON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fort Madison, Iowa, United States. Serving a population of around 11,168, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this Mississippi River community. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the facility is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure in Lee County. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits that protect receiving waters. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to comply with state and federal regulations, ensuring effective pollutant removal. Treated effluent from FT MADISON WWTP is discharged into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The river supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant waterway, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River, which flows south through multiple states before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's location in the Upper Mississippi River basin means its effluent quality directly affects downstream ecosystems, including sensitive wetlands and floodplain habitats.