Overview
READLYN WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 808 people in Bremer County, Iowa. It discharges 991.78 thousand cubic meters annually into local waterways.
READLYN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bremer County, Iowa, serving a population of 808. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 991.77 thousand cubic meters and discharges approximately 991.78 thousand cubic meters annually. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the EPA's minimum requirements for biological treatment of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that drain into the Cedar River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Cedar River, a tributary of the Iowa River, which joins the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish and bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
READLYN WWTP is located in Bremer County, Iowa, United States, near the Waverly Rail Trail.
The plant serves a population of 808 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Cedar River basin.
As a US facility, READLYN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Small US plants serving around 800 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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