Overview
GEORGE STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving George, Iowa. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting water quality in the region.
GEORGE STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in George, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,051 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 825.22 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 397.47 thousand gallons per day, the plant maintains operational efficiency within its infrastructure. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into nearby water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated wastewater contamination.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Rock River and eventually the Mississippi River, a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The region's agricultural landscape means the plant helps reduce nutrient loading into sensitive freshwater habitats.
Frequently asked questions
GEORGE STL is located on Jefferson Avenue in George, Lyon County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,051 residents in the George area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Rock River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
GEORGE STL provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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