DE SOTO STP - De Soto, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

DE SOTO STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in De Soto, Wisconsin, serving a population of approximately 389 residents. The plant is situated in Vernon County, near the Mississippi River corridor, and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 242.27 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 68.14 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater from the community. The treated effluent from DE SOTO STP is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately flow into the Mississippi River, a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Mississippi River basin.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River supports a wide range of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological balance of the river system.