Overview
Eleva Strum Joint WWTP is a projected wastewater treatment facility in Town of Albion, Wisconsin, serving a population of 2,008. It will discharge into the Buffalo River watershed, part of the Mississippi River basin.
Eleva Strum Joint WWTP is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Albion, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Designed to serve a population of 2,008, the plant will address the wastewater needs of the Eleva and Strum communities. As a projected facility, it is not yet operational but represents a key infrastructure investment for the region. The plant will operate under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires municipal wastewater treatment plants to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. For small agglomerations serving around 2,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources oversees permitting and compliance. The treated effluent will be discharged into the Buffalo River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Buffalo River flows through agricultural and forested areas before joining the Mississippi near Alma, Wisconsin. The Mississippi River downstream supports diverse aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's operation will help protect water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant will discharge into the Buffalo River, which flows into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Buffalo River watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including wetlands and forests. The Mississippi River is a critical ecological corridor for migratory fish and birds, and maintaining water quality is essential for the health of the entire basin.
Frequently asked questions
Eleva Strum Joint WWTP is located in the Town of Albion, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Buffalo River State Trail.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 2,008 people, covering the communities of Eleva and Strum.
The treated effluent will be discharged into the Buffalo River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it will operate under the Clean Water Act and require an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, typically mandating secondary treatment for plants of this scale.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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