Riverside WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Riverside, Iowa

Riverside WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Riverside, Washington County, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,693 residents, placing it in the small community category under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,941.26 units and currently discharges 745.73 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the region's rivers and streams, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Iowa River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and agriculture. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in the downstream environment.