Overview
HARRIS WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Harris, Iowa, serving 170 people. It discharges 37.85 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 75.71 units.
HARRIS WWTP serves the small community of Harris in Osceola County, Iowa. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 170, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for this rural area. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 75.71 units and a daily discharge volume of 37.85 units, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating effective treatment for the current service population. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Missouri River basin. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Little Sioux River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports agricultural land use and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
HARRIS WWTP is located on 140th Street in Harris, Osceola County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 170 people in the Harris community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Little Sioux River, part of the Missouri River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are typically issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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