Overview
Edgerton STP serves approximately 5,300 residents in Edgerton, Wisconsin. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Rock River basin.
Edgerton STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Edgerton, Rock County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 5,273, the plant is part of the community's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small to medium-sized facility, Edgerton STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from Edgerton STP is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Rock River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Rock River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Rock River, which flows southward to join the Mississippi River near Rock Island, Illinois. The Rock River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Maintaining nutrient and pathogen removal is important to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Edgerton STP is located at 296 Highway Street in Edgerton, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States.
Edgerton STP serves approximately 5,273 residents in the city of Edgerton and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Rock River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
Edgerton STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to regulate discharges and ensure compliance with water quality standards.
For small to medium-sized communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, followed by disinfection before discharge.
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