Overview
Mount Pleasant STP East serves Henry County, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 3,563 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Iowa DNR regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Mount Pleasant STP East is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Henry County, Iowa, United States. It serves a population of approximately 3,563 residents, placing it in the small community category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The treated effluent ultimately flows into the Mississippi River, which supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a major migratory corridor for fish and birds in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species, waterfowl, and migratory birds. The watershed is primarily agricultural, so nutrient management is important to prevent downstream eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Pleasant STP East is located on 215th Street in Henry County, Iowa, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 3,563 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, requiring secondary treatment for small communities.
For small agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, using biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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