Overview
REDFIELD STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Redfield, Iowa, serving 835 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
REDFIELD STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Redfield, Iowa, a small community in Dallas County. The plant serves a population of 835 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is the standard requirement under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 302.83 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates below its design capacity. The treated effluent from REDFIELD STL is discharged into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin. These waterways eventually flow to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along the way. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Middle Raccoon River, which flows into the Des Moines River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River drains into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient pollution contributes to seasonal hypoxic zones. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic and nutrient loads, supporting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
REDFIELD STL is located at 2nd Street in Redfield, Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 835 residents in the Redfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
REDFIELD STL provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting US Clean Water Act standards.
As a municipal plant in the United States, REDFIELD STL 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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