Overview
Storm Lake WWTP serves approximately 12,515 people in Buena Vista County, Iowa. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of regional water quality.
Storm Lake WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Buena Vista County, Iowa, serving a population of about 12,515 residents. The plant is situated in the Midwestern United States, an area characterized by agricultural land use and a network of rivers and lakes. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources typically issues permits that include effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Missouri River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the region's surface waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains to the Little Sioux River, a tributary of the Missouri River. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The area's agricultural runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Storm Lake WWTP is located at 1268 630th Street, Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,515 people in the Buena Vista County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Little Sioux River and eventually the Missouri River.
As a U.S. facility, Storm Lake WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Plants of this size in Iowa typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal and state effluent standards.
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