Kellerton WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Ringgold County, Iowa

Kellerton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of 314 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per year, the plant manages the wastewater generated by the local population. The treatment process meets federal standards for effluent quality before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.