Cambria WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Cambria, Wisconsin

Cambria WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cambria, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 990 people, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for this rural area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a design capacity of 480.75 units and a current discharge volume of 287.69 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Wisconsin River or directly into the river system. This discharge supports the downstream aquatic ecosystem, contributing to the overall health of the Mississippi River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact on the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Wisconsin River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. The advanced treatment ensures that nutrient and pollutant loads are reduced, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.