WEBSTER RUSS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Webster, Iowa

WEBSTER RUSS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Webster, Iowa, United States. The facility serves a small population of 103 residents and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is the minimum standard for domestic wastewater under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant's designed capacity is 64.35 volume units, matching its discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Iowa River or the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems by reducing pollutant loads from the small community it serves.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and streams that contribute to the Mississippi River's ecological health. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.