GOOSE LAKE STL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Goose Lake, Iowa

GOOSE LAKE STL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Obrian Street in Goose Lake, Iowa, within Clinton County. The plant serves a small population of 221 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 m³/day and currently discharges 75.71 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the Upper Mississippi River region, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River, a major North American waterway. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory route for waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this region helps maintain habitat for fish and wildlife downstream.