Overview
JEFFERSON WWTP serves the city of Jefferson, Iowa, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 4,626. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
JEFFERSON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson, Iowa, serving a population of about 4,626. The plant is situated in Greene County and operates as part of the city's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater. As a small to medium-sized facility, JEFFERSON WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Raccoon River watershed, which flows into the Des Moines River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species important for recreational fishing. The watershed also supplies drinking water for downstream populations, making effluent quality critical for public health and ecosystem integrity.
Frequently asked questions
JEFFERSON WWTP is located on West Russell Street in Jefferson, Iowa, within Greene County, United States.
JEFFERSON WWTP serves a population of approximately 4,626 people in the city of Jefferson and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which ultimately reaches the Mississippi River.
JEFFERSON WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For a plant of this size in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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