Overview
Huxley WWTP serves approximately 2,546 residents in Huxley, Iowa. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with state-issued NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Huxley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Huxley, Iowa, serving a population of about 2,546. The plant is situated in Story County and is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure for small communities. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. The plant's discharge likely flows into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This regional drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for both ecological health and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the South Skunk River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural runoff and urban drainage, making nutrient management a key concern. The downstream environment includes habitats for fish and migratory birds, and the plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Huxley WWTP is located at 43799 Oak Boulevard, Huxley, Iowa, in Story County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,546 residents in the Huxley area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, likely via a tributary of the South Skunk River.
As a U.S. facility, Huxley WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on pollutants.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with disinfection to meet permit limits.
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