Eden Valley Wstwater Trt - Oak Township, Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant

Eden Valley Wstwater Trt is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oak Township, Stearns County, Minnesota. Serving a population of approximately 1,077, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 753.29 units, with a discharge volume of 753.30 units, indicating near-full utilization. As a US facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the regional river system.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and freshwater mussels. The Mississippi River is a major drinking water source and ecological corridor, so maintaining effluent quality through secondary treatment helps protect downstream habitats and water users.