Overview
Hopkinton WWTP serves the community of Hopkinton, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 695 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
Hopkinton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa. Serving a population of around 695, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in this rural community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Facilities of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring effluent quality standards are maintained. The treated wastewater from Hopkinton WWTP is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately flow into the Maquoketa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities. Proper treatment helps preserve water quality in the region, contributing to the ecological health of the Mississippi River Basin.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that drain into the Maquoketa River, which flows southeast to join the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting numerous fish species, migratory birds, and aquatic habitats. Effective wastewater treatment at Hopkinton WWTP helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the biodiversity of this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
Hopkinton WWTP is located on Southeast Locust Street in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 695 residents in the Hopkinton community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Maquoketa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small plants like Hopkinton WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet EPA standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and solids before discharge.
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