Overview
CENTURIA STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Centuria, Wisconsin, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 946 with a designed capacity of 359.61 thousand cubic meters per year.
CENTURIA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 946 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment services for the area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. It has a designed capacity of 359.61 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 208.20 thousand cubic meters annually, indicating available treatment capacity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the St. Croix River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Croix River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway known for its ecological significance, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect this sensitive aquatic environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
CENTURIA STP is located at 339 5th Street, Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 946 residents in the Centuria area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, CENTURIA STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
Small plants in Wisconsin typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, which effectively remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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