SOLON WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Solon, Iowa

SOLON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Solon, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,177 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 340.69 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall health of the watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and rivers from untreated wastewater, thereby supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in the region.

SOLON WWTP discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Iowa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish and wildlife species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pathogens, protecting downstream ecosystems and recreational water uses.