Overview
Riceville WWPT is a secondary treatment plant in Riceville, Iowa, serving 840 residents. It discharges 454.25 units of treated wastewater, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Riceville WWPT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on West 8th Street in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa. The facility serves a population of 840, classifying it as a small agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater under the U.S. Clean Water Act. Its designed capacity matches the current discharge volume of 454.25 units, indicating full utilization. As an inland facility, it does not discharge directly to coastal waters. The treated effluent enters the local watershed, which drains into the Upper Iowa River system and ultimately the Mississippi River. This contributes to the ecological health of the region's freshwater resources, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Upper Iowa River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic species and are used for recreation. The region's agricultural landscape means nutrient management is important to prevent downstream eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Riceville WWPT is located on West 8th Street in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of 840 residents in the Riceville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Upper Iowa River and eventually the Mississippi River.
Riceville WWPT provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Iowa.
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