Overview
Blue Earth STP serves 3,299 residents in Blue Earth, Minnesota. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed, supporting the Blue Earth River system.
Blue Earth STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Blue Earth, Minnesota, serving a population of approximately 3,299. The facility is situated in Faribault County and is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a plant serving a small agglomeration in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Blue Earth River watershed, which flows into the Minnesota River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Blue Earth River watershed, which flows into the Minnesota River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical migratory route for fish and birds. The region's agricultural landscape influences water quality, making effective treatment essential for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Earth STP is located at 515 South Moore Street, Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,299 residents in the city of Blue Earth, Minnesota.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Blue Earth River watershed, which flows into the Minnesota River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Blue Earth STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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