Overview
PANORA WWTP serves approximately 1,100 residents in Panora, Iowa. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
PANORA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Panora, a small city in Guthrie County, Iowa. Serving a population of about 1,100, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a U.S. facility, PANORA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's design and operation must comply with state and federal regulations to protect water quality. The treated effluent from PANORA WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of local streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Raccoon River, which flows into the Des Moines River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed is important for regional biodiversity and provides drinking water for downstream populations. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect aquatic habitats in the Mississippi River Basin.
Frequently asked questions
PANORA WWTP is located on Southwest 2nd Street in Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa, United States.
PANORA WWTP serves approximately 1,100 residents in the city of Panora and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Raccoon River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
PANORA WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge.
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