Macksburg WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Pitzer, Iowa

Macksburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on 190th Street in Pitzer, Jackson Township, Madison County, Iowa. It serves a small population of 113 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal influences, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 thousand cubic meters per year and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Middle River, a tributary of the Des Moines River. The Des Moines River flows southeast to the Mississippi River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge supports the local watershed, contributing to the water quality and ecological health of the region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Middle River, part of the Des Moines River basin. The Des Moines River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.