CURTISS STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Town of Mayville, Wisconsin

CURTISS STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Mayville, Clark County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 247, this plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this rural community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 420.18 volume units and a current discharge volume of 261.19, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Advanced treatment typically includes processes like filtration, nutrient removal, or disinfection. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Wisconsin River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into local waterways within the Clark County area, which are part of the Wisconsin River basin. This basin drains into the Mississippi River, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment at CURTISS STP helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.