Overview
BECKER WWTP serves approximately 4,911 residents in Becker, Minnesota. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, treating municipal wastewater before discharge.
BECKER WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Becker, Sherburne County, Minnesota. The plant serves a population of about 4,911 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized community in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For communities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the Mississippi River and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River, a major waterway draining much of the central United States. The Mississippi River supports a wide range of aquatic species and serves as a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecosystem health and downstream water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
BECKER WWTP is located at 14400 Central Avenue, Becker, Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,911 residents in the city of Becker and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, ultimately flowing into the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, BECKER WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, typically administered by the state environmental agency.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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