Overview
Libertyville WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 325 people in Jefferson County, Iowa. It discharges 151.42 units of treated wastewater into local waterways.
Libertyville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Iowa, serving a small population of 325 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. As a secondary treatment plant, Libertyville WWTP meets the U.S. Clean Water Act requirements for biological treatment of organic matter. The facility has a designed capacity of 151.42 units, matching its current discharge volume, indicating stable operation. Plants of this scale typically operate under state-issued NPDES permits that regulate effluent quality. The treated effluent from Libertyville WWTP is discharged into local streams that drain into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small tributaries of the Des Moines River, which flows southeast to the Mississippi River. This watershed is part of the larger Mississippi River basin, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The region's agricultural landscape means the plant's nutrient removal helps protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Libertyville WWTP is located on Hemlock Avenue in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States, serving the small community of Libertyville.
The plant serves a population of 325 people, typical of a small rural wastewater treatment facility in Iowa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Des Moines River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River.
Libertyville WWTP provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.
As a U.S. facility, Libertyville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to regulate its discharges.
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