Overview
LOWDEN WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 786 people in Lowden, Iowa. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
LOWDEN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lowden, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small community of 786 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. As a secondary treatment plant, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 605.66 volume units and a discharge volume of 605.67, the facility operates near its capacity. The treatment process meets federal standards for reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from LOWDEN WWTP is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Mississippi River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for communities downstream. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region's watershed.
Environmental context
LOWDEN WWTP discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and water quality for communities along the river.
Frequently asked questions
LOWDEN WWTP is located on Yankee Avenue in Lowden, Cedar County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 786 residents in the Lowden area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, LOWDEN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater and requires NPDES permits issued by the state or EPA.
Small communities in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Clean Water Act standards.
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