SOLDIER WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Soldier, Iowa

SOLDIER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Soldier, Monona County, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a small population of 205 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated along State Highway 37, providing essential sanitation services to the local area. The plant operates with 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 remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 113.56 units, and it currently discharges 75.71 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in the broader Mississippi River Basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor.

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Missouri River basin. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical migratory route for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.