Overview
Dane Iowa WWTF serves approximately 3,800 residents in Dane County, Wisconsin. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River Basin.
Dane Iowa WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dane County, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 3,800 people. The plant is situated in the Town of Mazomanie and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. As a small-scale facility, typical treatment for plants of this size in the US includes secondary treatment, often with disinfection, to meet water quality standards. The plant's design and operation are overseen by state and local authorities to ensure compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent from Dane Iowa WWTF ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin, which is a major ecological and economic resource. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and drinking water supplies downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Wisconsin River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River Basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting diverse fish and wildlife habitats. Downstream waters are used for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological health and public safety.
Frequently asked questions
Dane Iowa WWTF is located on Mahocker Road in the Town of Mazomanie, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,800 residents in the Dane County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Wisconsin River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, often followed by disinfection, to meet federal and state standards.
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