KEOMAH VILLAGE LAGOON, Mahaska County

Overview

KEOMAH VILLAGE LAGOON is a secondary treatment plant in Mahaska County, Iowa, serving 97 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.

KEOMAH VILLAGE LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located on Royal Lane in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small rural community of 97 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the area. As a secondary treatment facility, KEOMAH VILLAGE LAGOON meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 75.71 volume units and discharges a similar volume, indicating it operates at full capacity to serve its population. The plant's treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Des Moines River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting recreational and agricultural water uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local waterways within the Des Moines River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive riverine environment.

Frequently asked questions

KEOMAH VILLAGE LAGOON is located on Royal Lane in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States.

The plant serves a small community of 97 people.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Des Moines River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment.

As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.