Overview
TIFFIN WWTP serves approximately 2,100 residents in Tiffin, Iowa. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
TIFFIN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa. It serves a population of about 2,100 people, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. As a U.S. facility, TIFFIN WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. For small agglomerations like Tiffin, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Clear Creek and eventually the Iowa River. The Iowa River flows into the Mississippi River, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at TIFFIN WWTP helps maintain water quality in this downstream system.
Environmental context
TIFFIN WWTP discharges into Clear Creek, a tributary of the Iowa River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a critical ecological corridor for fish, migratory birds, and other wildlife. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this extensive watershed, supporting recreational uses and aquatic habitats downstream.
Frequently asked questions
TIFFIN WWTP is located in Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, United States.
TIFFIN WWTP serves approximately 2,100 residents in the Tiffin area.
TIFFIN WWTP discharges treated effluent into Clear Creek, which flows into the Iowa River and eventually the Mississippi River.
TIFFIN WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
For small communities like Tiffin, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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