Overview
Princeton WWTP serves 946 people in Scott County, Iowa, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Princeton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 25999 North River Drive in Scott County, Iowa, serving a population of 946. The plant is situated near the Mississippi River and plays a role in protecting local water quality. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Princeton WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires permits that set effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Mississippi River, a major waterway that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The facility's operation helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river and downstream environments.
Environmental context
Princeton WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. Nutrient management is important in this watershed to prevent hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Princeton WWTP is located at 25999 North River Drive in Scott County, Iowa, United States.
Princeton WWTP serves a population of 946 people in the Scott County area.
Princeton WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Princeton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in the US typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting EPA standards.
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