MOVILLE WWTP - Woodbury County, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant

MOVILLE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,583 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the region. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 681.37 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates well within its capacity limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Missouri River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.