Overview
NEVADA WWTP serves the city of Nevada, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 6,900 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
NEVADA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Nevada, Iowa, along Lincoln Highway in Story County. The plant serves a population of about 6,900 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the Midwestern United States. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the South Skunk River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the South Skunk River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting fish, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. Downstream, the river ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to hypoxic zones. Effective treatment at plants like NEVADA WWTP helps mitigate such impacts.
Frequently asked questions
NEVADA WWTP is located on Lincoln Highway in Nevada, Iowa, within Story County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,900 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent from NEVADA WWTP is discharged into local streams that flow into the South Skunk River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, NEVADA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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