Overview
HAMPTON WWTP serves approximately 4,218 people in Hampton, Iowa. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
HAMPTON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa. Serving a population of around 4,218, the plant is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, governs discharge limits and monitoring to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Iowa River basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Iowa River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River system is ecologically significant, supporting a wide range of fish and wildlife species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this agriculturally intensive region, reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to downstream hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
HAMPTON WWTP is located on Central Avenue East in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,218 people in the city of Hampton and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Iowa River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, HAMPTON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants in the U.S. are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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