Overview
Jasper Co Regional Wastewater Pro is a secondary treatment plant in Rock Creek Township, Jasper County, Iowa, serving a population of 1,109. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Jasper Co Regional Wastewater Pro is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rock Creek Township, Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,109 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment services for the rural area. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 420.18 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 378.54 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality and aquatic life in the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and recreation. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems from excessive organic loading.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rock Creek Township, Jasper County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,109 residents in the Jasper County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size.
The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which regulates discharges to surface waters and sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
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