Overview
BOSCOBEL STP serves Boscobel, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 3,391 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Mississippi River basin.
BOSCOBEL STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Boscobel, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. It serves a population of about 3,391 people, placing it in the small-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For small communities like Boscobel, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which drains into the Wisconsin River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wisconsin River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides important migratory corridors for birds. Maintaining high water quality in this watershed is essential for downstream ecosystems, including the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, a critical habitat area.
Frequently asked questions
BOSCOBEL STP is located in Boscobel, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States, near the Wisconsin River.
The plant serves approximately 3,391 residents, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Wisconsin River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, BOSCOBEL STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Small US plants like BOSCOBEL STP typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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