Chippewa Falls WWTP, Chippewa Falls

Overview

Chippewa Falls WWTP serves approximately 17,738 residents in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Chippewa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.

Chippewa Falls WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of about 17,738 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, requiring compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The treated effluent is discharged into the Chippewa River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Chippewa River's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Mississippi River basin.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Chippewa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Chippewa River supports diverse aquatic species and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect this riverine ecosystem and downstream habitats.

Frequently asked questions

Chippewa Falls WWTP is located at 933 West River Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States.

The plant serves approximately 17,738 residents in the Chippewa Falls area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Chippewa River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.