Overview
RINARD STL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Rinard, Iowa, serving a small population of 55. It discharges 37.85 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
RINARD STL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rinard, a small community in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 55 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment system for a rural area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day, matching its current discharge volume, indicating full utilization of its capacity. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in Iowa's agricultural landscape, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Cedar River watershed, which flows into the Iowa River and eventually the Mississippi River. This region is part of the Upper Mississippi River basin, a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish and bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
RINARD STL is located on 4th Street in Rinard, a small town in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 55 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale rural wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Cedar River watershed, which flows into the Iowa River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
RINARD STL provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a U.S. facility, RINARD STL operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Plants of this scale typically require an NPDES permit to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
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