Albertville STP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Albertville, Minnesota

Albertville STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Albertville, Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The plant serves a population of about 7,729 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US regulatory standards. It operates within the state of Minnesota, which enforces water quality standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a US wastewater treatment plant, Albertville STP is subject to the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet state and federal effluent guidelines. Minnesota's regulatory framework ensures that discharges comply with water quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this important watershed.

Albertville STP discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows through the Upper Mississippi River Basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish, mussels, and waterfowl. The Mississippi River downstream provides critical habitat and is a major drinking water source. The plant's effluent must meet stringent water quality standards to protect these ecological and human uses.