Overview
PIERSON WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 381 people in Pierson, Iowa. It discharges 189.27 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
PIERSON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pierson, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of 381 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, PIERSON WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
PIERSON WWTP is located on Minnesota Avenue in Pierson, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States.
PIERSON WWTP serves a population of 381 residents in the Pierson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Missouri River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
PIERSON WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US plant, PIERSON WWTP 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.
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