Overview
BRAINERD BAXTER WTP serves approximately 19,887 people in Baxter, Minnesota. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Brainerd Lakes area.
BRAINERD BAXTER WTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Baxter, Minnesota, serving a population of about 19,887. The plant is situated in Crow Wing County and supports the wastewater management needs of the Brainerd Lakes region, a popular recreational area in central Minnesota. As a US facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) oversees compliance with state and federal regulations, which typically require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River watershed, as the area drains into the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger ecosystem that includes numerous lakes and wetlands in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, which flows southward through Minnesota and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed includes the Brainerd Lakes area, known for its many lakes and recreational water bodies. The downstream environment supports fish populations and migratory birds, and the river is an important resource for drinking water and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
BRAINERD BAXTER WTP is located on Highland Scenic Drive South in Baxter, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 19,887 people in the Baxter and Brainerd Lakes area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mississippi River watershed, which flows through central Minnesota and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) through an NPDES permit.
For a population of about 20,000, US regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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