Overview
MINGO STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Mingo, Iowa, serving 269 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
MINGO STL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mingo, Iowa, a small community in Jasper County. The plant serves a population of 269 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the US to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 151.42 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 75.71 cubic meters per day, indicating moderate utilization. Treated effluent from MINGO STL is discharged into local streams that drain into the Skunk River watershed, eventually reaching the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small tributaries within the Skunk River basin, which flows southeast to the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this inland agricultural area.
Frequently asked questions
MINGO STL is located on Chichaqua Valley Trail in Mingo, Poweshiek Township, Jasper County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 269 people in the Mingo area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Skunk River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, MINGO STL operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
Small US plants like MINGO STL typically provide secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater under the Clean Water Act.
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