NEWELL WWTP | Secondary Treatment Plant in Buena Vista County, Iowa

NEWELL WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of 887 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small to medium agglomerations in the United States. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 416.39 units and currently discharges 340.69 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's location in inland Iowa means its discharge contributes to the regional watershed, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the receiving streams and the larger river system.

NEWELL WWTP discharges into a local watercourse within the Mississippi River Basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting the downstream aquatic environment. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's effluent management is important for maintaining water quality in regional streams and rivers.