Eagle Bend STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Eagle Bend, Minnesota

Eagle Bend STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, serving a population of 523. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States, ensuring compliance with Clean Water Act requirements. The plant has a designed capacity of 738.15 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 340.69 units, indicating operational capacity below its design. As a US facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged to a local water body, contributing to the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems by reducing organic pollutants and nutrients before discharge.

Eagle Bend STP discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger basin that faces nutrient pollution challenges. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream waters.