Overview
TREYNOR NW STL is a secondary treatment plant in Treynor, Iowa, serving 918 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
TREYNOR NW STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Countryside Drive in Treynor, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. The facility serves a population of approximately 918 residents, making it a small-scale treatment operation in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level of purification that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 507.24 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 370.97 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges to surface waters. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed. The Missouri River eventually drains into the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect these water bodies from untreated pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate downstream eutrophication and maintain water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
TREYNOR NW STL is located on Countryside Drive in Treynor, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County, United States.
The plant serves a population of 918 residents, typical of a small rural community in Iowa.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Missouri River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a municipal plant in the United States, TREYNOR NW STL operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA to ensure its discharge meets water quality standards.
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