EASTMAN WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Town of Eastman, Wisconsin

EASTMAN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Fisher Lane in the Town of Eastman, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 457, this facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 60.57 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby surface waters, which ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Wisconsin River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a wide range of fish and wildlife species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of this extensive river system.