Iowa Falls WWTP, Iowa Falls

Overview

Iowa Falls WWTP serves approximately 5,200 residents in Iowa Falls, Iowa. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.

Iowa Falls WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa. Serving a population of about 5,193, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a receiving water body within the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The plant's discharge contributes to the local hydrology and ultimately flows to the Mississippi River, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a local stream or river within the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and wetlands that provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and prevent nutrient enrichment downstream.

Frequently asked questions

Iowa Falls WWTP is located on South 2nd Street in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, United States.

The plant serves approximately 5,193 residents of Iowa Falls and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River.

As a U.S. facility, Iowa Falls WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

For a population of about 5,000, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.