Overview
AMANI SD STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in East Farmington, Wisconsin, serving a small population of 174. It discharges treated water into the local watershed.
AMANI SD STP is a secondary wastewater treatment facility located in East Farmington, Wisconsin, within Polk County. The plant serves a small population of 174 people, reflecting its role as a community-scale treatment system in a rural setting. Its location near the Association Retreat Center on 30th Avenue places it within the St. Croix River basin, a region known for its natural landscapes. As a secondary treatment plant, AMANI SD STP provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 121.13 units and a discharge volume of 105.99 units, indicating it operates within its capacity. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from AMANI SD STP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Croix River and then the Mississippi River. This downstream chain supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive region, which is part of the larger Mississippi River basin.
Environmental context
AMANI SD STP discharges into the local watershed within the St. Croix River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway known for its clean water and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect this ecologically sensitive area from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting fish populations and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
AMANI SD STP is located in East Farmington, Wisconsin, United States, on 30th Avenue near the Association Retreat Center in Polk County.
AMANI SD STP serves a small population of 174 people, typical of a community-scale treatment facility in a rural area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the St. Croix River and eventually the Mississippi River.
AMANI SD STP provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.
As a U.S. facility, AMANI SD STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants. It is likely permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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