Overview
LAWTON LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Lawton, Iowa, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 908 residents with a designed capacity of 264.98 volume units.
LAWTON LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of about 908 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates as a lagoon system, a common treatment approach for smaller agglomerations in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The facility has a designed capacity of 264.98 volume units and currently discharges 151.42 volume units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent from LAWTON LAGOON is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems in the Missouri River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Missouri River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Missouri River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
LAWTON LAGOON is located in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States, near Banner Cemetery and Easter Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 908 residents, typical of a small rural community in Iowa.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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