Overview
Lake City WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,727 residents in Lake City, Iowa. It discharges 832.79 million gallons per year and operates under the US Clean Water Act.
Lake City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) serves the community of Lake City, Iowa, a small town in Calhoun County. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,727, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for a rural agglomeration. The facility has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 million gallons per year and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 832.79 million gallons. As a US-based plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the North Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which eventually joins the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Lake City WWTP is located on County Highway N37 in Lake City, Calhoun County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,727 residents in Lake City and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the North Raccoon River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
Lake City WWTP provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with effluent standards.
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