DODGEVILLE STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

DODGEVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 922 East Spring Street in Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 4,700, the plant is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources oversees permitting and compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the receiving waters.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wisconsin River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality standards in the downstream river system.