Overview
Prairieburg WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Linn County, Iowa, serving 213 people. It discharges 75.71 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons.
Prairieburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of 213 residents and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 75.71 million gallons per year, the plant operates below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Upper Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The region's agricultural landscape contributes nutrient loads that treatment plants help mitigate.
Frequently asked questions
Prairieburg WWTP is located at 761 Prairie Main Road, Linn County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 213 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Upper Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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