Overview
Iowa Sewerage System serves approximately 2,588 people in Iowa, Louisiana. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Calcasieu Parish region.
The Iowa Sewerage System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Iowa, Louisiana, serving a population of around 2,588 residents. Situated in Calcasieu Parish, the plant is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which regulates discharges to surface waters. Typical plants of this size employ biological treatment followed by disinfection. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams and bayous that drain into the Calcasieu River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Calcasieu River, which flows into the Calcasieu Lake estuary and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal watershed supports a variety of fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The area's flat terrain and humid subtropical climate influence runoff patterns and water quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The Iowa Sewerage System is located in Iowa, Louisiana, within Calcasieu Parish, at Juniper Circle.
The plant serves approximately 2,588 residents in the Iowa area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Calcasieu River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Small facilities like this typically must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Plants of this size commonly use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, followed by disinfection, to meet secondary treatment standards under the NPDES program.
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