Overview
REDFIELD WWTF serves approximately 2,770 people in Redfield Township, Spink County, South Dakota. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework for municipal wastewater treatment.
REDFIELD WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Redfield Township, Spink County, South Dakota, serving a population of about 2,770 residents. As a small community plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural agricultural region. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the James River basin, ultimately flowing to the Missouri River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive prairie river system.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from REDFIELD WWTF enters local streams within the James River watershed, which flows southward to join the Missouri River. The James River is a slow-moving prairie river that supports diverse fish and bird populations, including migratory waterfowl. The surrounding agricultural landscape means nutrient management is critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
REDFIELD WWTF is located in Redfield Township, Spink County, South Dakota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,770 residents in the Redfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the James River basin, which ultimately flows to the Missouri River.
As a municipal plant, REDFIELD WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by South Dakota's regulatory authority. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities, secondary treatment is the standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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