Overview
IDA GROVE WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving Ida Grove, Iowa. It processes approximately 984.21 units of wastewater daily with a designed capacity of 1476.31 units, protecting local water quality.
IDA GROVE WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Ida Grove, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,357 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small Midwestern community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1476.31 units and a current discharge volume of 984.21 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which set strict effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from IDA GROVE WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Maple River, which flows into the Little Sioux River and eventually the Missouri River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient pollution, protecting downstream water quality in the Missouri River basin.
Frequently asked questions
IDA GROVE WWTP is located at 1st Street in Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,357 residents in the Ida Grove area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a US facility, IDA GROVE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, setting limits on effluent quality.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, but many plants like IDA GROVE WWTP employ advanced treatment to meet stricter local water quality requirements.
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