Tag: Iowa

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF)Location: 7525 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IowaOperating Authority: City of Cedar Rapids Utilities DepartmentDesign Hydraulic Capacity: 56.0 MGD (Average Wet Weather)Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 105.0 MGDOrganic Capacity (BOD): Equivalent to approx. 1.5 million populationPopulation Served: ~137,000 (Residential) / ~1.5 Million (Population Equivalent […]

Introduction   The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) Wastewater Treatment Plant is a cornerstone of environmental stewardship and public health in Iowa’s capital city. Originally formed in the early 1970s, the Des Moines WRA has continually evolved, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and community engagement to sustain its mission. Serving a growing population and addressing […]