Overview
Honey Creek State Park ADLM is a secondary treatment plant in Iconium, Iowa, serving 119 people. It discharges 117.35 units of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Honey Creek State Park ADLM is a wastewater treatment facility located in Iconium, Iowa, within the United States. The plant serves a small population of 119 people and operates under secondary treatment standards, which are typical for facilities of this scale in rural areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 117.35 units and a discharge volume of 117.35 units, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream water quality in the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic ecosystems and are part of a larger network that influences nutrient levels in the Gulf, contributing to hypoxic zone concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Honey Creek State Park ADLM is located at 17692 County Road J18, Iconium, Appanoose County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 119 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Mississippi River Basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
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