Overview
SAC CITY WWTP serves approximately 2,492 residents in Sac County, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, managing municipal wastewater for this inland community.
SAC CITY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sac County, Iowa, serving a population of about 2,492. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal influences, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's operational details align with standard practices for small Iowa communities. The treated effluent from SAC CITY WWTP likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River watershed, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This inland location supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the overall health of the Mississippi River system. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the plant helps mitigate nutrient loading that could affect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SAC CITY WWTP is located on Shasta Avenue in Jackson Township, Sac County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,492 residents in the Sac County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, SAC CITY WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources or the EPA.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits.
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