Durand WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Durand, Wisconsin

Durand WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 2,005. The plant is situated near the Chippewa River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River, and plays a key role in protecting local water quality. As a US facility, Durand WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. For a plant serving a small community like Durand, typical treatment includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Chippewa River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This connection highlights the plant's role in maintaining the health of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.

Durand WWTP discharges into the Chippewa River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Chippewa River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which is ecologically significant for fish spawning and migratory waterfowl. Downstream, the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones. The plant's treatment helps mitigate local and downstream impacts.