Overview
New Hampton WWTP serves 3,660 residents in New Hampton, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
New Hampton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 603 South Linn Avenue in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa. It serves a population of approximately 3,660 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Upper Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Midwest. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in local streams and contribute to the overall health of the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Upper Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is part of a major migratory route for waterfowl. Protecting water quality here is crucial for downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River's extensive floodplain and delta habitats.
Frequently asked questions
New Hampton WWTP is located at 603 South Linn Avenue in New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,660 people in the New Hampton area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Upper Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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