MT STERLING RUSS, Mount Sterling

Overview

MT STERLING RUSS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Mount Sterling, Iowa, serving a small population of 36. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways.

MT STERLING RUSS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on School Street in Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, Iowa. It serves a small community of 36 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 11.36 volume units, matching its current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region's watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into small streams within the Des Moines River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality.

Frequently asked questions

MT STERLING RUSS is located on School Street in Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States.

The plant serves a small population of 36 residents.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Des Moines River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River.

The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.

As a municipal plant in the U.S., it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.