Overview
Lamoni WWTP serves the community of Lamoni, Iowa, with a population of 2,444. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Lamoni WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Serving a population of approximately 2,444, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in this rural Midwestern community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires wastewater treatment plants to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. For small agglomerations like Lamoni, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway within the Mississippi River Basin, one of the largest drainage systems in North America. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and its water quality is vital for downstream communities and ecosystems. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects aquatic habitats in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Lamoni WWTP is located on South Woods Road in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,444 people in the city of Lamoni and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Lamoni WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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