Overview
MELCHER DALLAS WWTP serves the community of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 1,625 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
MELCHER DALLAS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, United States. Serving a population of about 1,625, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Typical plants of this size employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards before discharge. The treated effluent from MELCHER DALLAS WWTP flows into local streams and rivers, eventually reaching the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this important Midwestern river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, one of the largest drainage systems in North America. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and provides drinking water for millions. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the region's rivers and streams.
Frequently asked questions
MELCHER DALLAS WWTP is located in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, United States, specifically on 60th Avenue in Dallas Township, Marion County.
The plant serves approximately 1,625 residents in the Melcher-Dallas community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards before discharge.
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