Overview
Cambridge Oakland WW Commission serves Cambridge, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 4,609 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Cambridge Oakland WW Commission is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cambridge, Dane County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of approximately 4,609 people, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural communities in the Midwest. As a U.S. 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 agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Rock River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Rock River, which flows southward through Wisconsin and Illinois before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and its water quality is important for both ecological balance and regional recreation. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cambridge, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,609 residents in the Cambridge area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Rock River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids to meet water quality standards.
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