WAUCOMA WWTP - Waucoma, Iowa Wastewater Treatment Plant

WAUCOMA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waucoma, Iowa, a small community in Fayette County. The plant serves a population of 277 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 140.06 and an average discharge volume of 113.56, the facility operates well within its capacity. Treatment processes are typical for a small agglomeration, focusing on biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Upper Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life in the region's streams and rivers. Its operation helps maintain the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Turkey River, a tributary of the Upper Mississippi River. The Mississippi River ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico, making the plant's nutrient removal important for reducing downstream eutrophication. The region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of a major migratory corridor for waterfowl.