Overview
WAUKEE STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Waukee, Iowa, United States. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,132 residents and discharges into local waterways.
WAUKEE STL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Waukee, Iowa, United States. The plant serves a population of about 8,132 residents in the Waukee area, which is part of Dallas County. As a small to medium-sized facility, it plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. It operates under state and federal regulations to ensure effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for environmental and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that feed into the Raccoon River, a major tributary of the Des Moines River. The Des Moines River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
WAUKEE STL is located in Waukee, Iowa, United States, at Sugar Creek Golf Course near 6th Street in Dallas County.
WAUKEE STL serves approximately 8,132 residents in the Waukee area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Raccoon River, a tributary of the Des Moines River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River.
WAUKEE STL operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. The plant must meet secondary treatment standards set by the EPA and enforced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Plants serving around 8,000 people in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and pathogens.
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