Eagle River STP, Eagle River

Overview

Eagle River STP serves 3,540 residents in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Lake Michigan basin, supporting regional water quality.

Eagle River STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of approximately 3,540, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure in the Northwoods region. As a US facility, Eagle River STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Eagle River chain of lakes and flows via the Wisconsin River to the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding region features numerous lakes and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.

Environmental context

Eagle River STP discharges into the Eagle River chain of lakes, part of the Wisconsin River watershed. This region is characterized by numerous glacial lakes and wetlands that provide critical habitat for fish, waterfowl, and other wildlife. The treated effluent flows downstream through the Wisconsin River into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting local water quality is essential for maintaining the ecological health of these interconnected water bodies.

Frequently asked questions

Eagle River STP is located on West Riverview Drive in Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States.

Eagle River STP serves approximately 3,540 residents in the Eagle River area.

The plant discharges into the Eagle River chain of lakes, which flow into the Wisconsin River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.

As a US facility, Eagle River STP operates under the Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.

For a plant of this size in the US, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.