Overview
Norway WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Benton County, Iowa, serving 583 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Norway WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small community of 583 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the rural area. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 264.98 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 189.27 cubic meters. This indicates the facility operates below its design capacity, allowing room for future growth. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the plant is permitted by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged to nearby streams that drain into the Iowa River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect local water resources from untreated sewage, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local tributaries of the Iowa River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of recreational and ecological importance. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Norway WWTP is located on 30th Avenue in Florence Township, Benton County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 583 residents in the rural community of Norway and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Iowa River watershed, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Norway WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small communities in Iowa commonly use secondary treatment, which removes about 85% of organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal standards for protecting water quality.
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