Overview
OGDEN STP serves Boone County, Iowa, treating wastewater for approximately 2,023 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Iowa DNR regulations for small communities.
OGDEN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, serving a population of about 2,023. As a small community facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural Midwestern area. As a small-scale facility in the United States, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Iowa's Department of Natural Resources oversees compliance, typically requiring secondary treatment for such plants to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps maintain downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Des Moines River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and agriculture. Protecting water quality here is essential for the ecological health of the larger Mississippi River system and the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
OGDEN STP is located on CR E41 Road in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States.
OGDEN STP serves approximately 2,023 residents in the Boone County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, OGDEN STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in Iowa typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal standards for organic and nutrient removal.
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