Overview
Buffalo WWTMT Facility in Rockford Township, Minnesota serves 16,524 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act NPDES permit program for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Buffalo WWTMT Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rockford Township, Wright County, Minnesota. It serves a population of approximately 16,524 residents in the surrounding community. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's design and operation are subject to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency oversight. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this critical watershed.
Environmental context
The Buffalo WWTMT Facility discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. Nutrient loading from wastewater and agricultural runoff is a key concern in this region, contributing to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate local impacts on water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Buffalo WWTMT Facility is located at 1 25th Street Southeast, Rockford Township, Wright County, Minnesota, United States.
The facility serves approximately 16,524 people in the Rockford Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. In sensitive watersheds, additional nutrient removal may be required to address concerns like hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.
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