ELK MOUND WWTP, Village of Elk Mound

Overview

ELK MOUND WWTP serves the Village of Elk Mound, Wisconsin, with advanced treatment for a population of 976. It discharges 185.49 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 726.80 units.

ELK MOUND WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Elk Mound, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small community of 976 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. Advanced treatment goes beyond secondary standards, typically targeting nutrient removal or other specific pollutants. The designed capacity of 726.80 units indicates the plant has room for growth, while current discharge volume is 185.49 units. The treated effluent is released into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Upper Mississippi River watershed, which is ecologically significant for migratory birds and fish species.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Chippewa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.

Frequently asked questions

ELK MOUND WWTP is located on Utility Street in the Village of Elk Mound, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States.

The plant serves a population of 976 residents in the Village of Elk Mound.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Chippewa River, part of the Mississippi River basin.

The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary standards to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which regulate discharge quality and monitoring.