Overview
MONTOUR STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Montour, Iowa, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 312 with a designed capacity of 151.42 volume units.
MONTOUR STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Montour, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 312 residents, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for this rural area. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For small communities like Montour, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity of 151.42 volume units aligns with the population served, indicating appropriate sizing for the community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant's location in the Iowa River basin means its discharge ultimately flows into the Mississippi River system, supporting aquatic life and regional water quality. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway within the Iowa River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes important migratory corridors for fish and birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
MONTOUR STL is located on East Avenue in Montour, Iowa, United States, within Tama County.
The plant serves a population of 312 residents in the Montour area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Iowa River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
MONTOUR STL provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a U.S. wastewater facility, MONTOUR STL operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit regulating its discharges to protect water quality.
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