Overview
MURRAY STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Murray, Iowa, serving 731 people. It discharges 151.42 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters.
MURRAY STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Dewey Street in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa. The facility serves a small population of 731 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 302.83 megaliters, with an actual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, indicating operational headroom. The plant's treatment process meets the national standards for effluent quality set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Mississippi River basin. This small plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's agricultural landscape. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of receiving streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. These waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture. The secondary treatment process reduces biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
MURRAY STL is located on Dewey Street in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 731 people in the Murray community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
MURRAY STL provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to ensure compliance with EPA standards.
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