LOVILIA STL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Monroe County, Iowa

LOVILIA STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Monroe County, Iowa, United States. Serving a small population of 583 residents, the facility plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin. This watershed ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and preventing nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region is part of a large agricultural watershed where nutrient runoff is a concern. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, supporting the health of downstream aquatic habitats and contributing to the overall water quality of the Mississippi River system.