Overview
Protivin WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 283 residents in Protivin, Iowa. The plant discharges 151.42 megaliters of treated wastewater annually and has a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters.
Protivin WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on North Main Street in Protivin, Howard County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of 283 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters per year and treats an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Upper Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Protivin WWTP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Turkey River, a tributary of the Upper Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish, mussels, and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting water quality in this agriculturally influenced watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Protivin WWTP is located on North Main Street in Protivin, Howard County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 283 residents in the community of Protivin.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local receiving water body that flows into the Turkey River, a tributary of the Upper Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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