Overview
OSKALOOSA NE WWTP serves approximately 5,848 people in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
OSKALOOSA NE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on 235th Street in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. It serves a population of about 5,848 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in the region's agricultural and urban watersheds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Des Moines River, which flows southeast to join the Mississippi River near Keokuk, Iowa. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems in the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
OSKALOOSA NE WWTP is located on 235th Street in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,848 people in the Oskaloosa area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Des Moines River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For small to medium-sized plants in Iowa, secondary treatment is typically required to meet NPDES permit limits, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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