Overview
LELAND WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving Leland, Iowa, with a designed capacity of 113.56 m³/day. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
LELAND WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Leland, Winnebago County, Iowa. It serves a population of approximately 311 residents, making it a small-scale plant typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 113.56 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 75.71 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local sewage. Treated effluent from LELAND WWTP is discharged into nearby surface waters, which ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the overall health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Upper Iowa River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological balance of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
LELAND WWTP is located on 175th Avenue in Leland, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 311 residents in the Leland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that flow into the Upper Iowa River and eventually the Mississippi River.
LELAND WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 75.71 m³ per day.
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