Overview
MINBURN STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Dallas County, Iowa, serving 346 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
MINBURN STL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sugar Grove Township, Dallas County, Iowa. It serves a small population of 346 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the rural community. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day, it is sized appropriately for the small community it serves. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams in the Raccoon River watershed, which flows into the Des Moines River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of these waterways.
Frequently asked questions
MINBURN STL is located on Minburn Road in Sugar Grove Township, Dallas County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 346 residents in the rural community of Dallas County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Raccoon River watershed, which flows into the Des Moines River and then the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, MINBURN STL operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which MINBURN STL provides.
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