Overview
Spencer WWTP serves approximately 11,300 residents in Spencer, Iowa. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Spencer WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. The plant serves a population of about 11,317 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits based on the Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Little Sioux River and ultimately the Missouri River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The Spencer WWTP discharges into the Little Sioux River basin, which flows into the Missouri River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and migration. The plant's discharge is regulated to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to maintain the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
Spencer WWTP is located at 11th Street Southeast in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,317 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Little Sioux River and eventually the Missouri River.
The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality under the Clean Water Act.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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