Overview
Evansville WWTP serves approximately 4,900 residents in Evansville, Wisconsin. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Rock River watershed.
Evansville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 4,900, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, Evansville WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately flows into the Rock River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, supporting aquatic habitats and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that drains into the Rock River, which flows southward to the Mississippi River. The Rock River watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
Evansville WWTP is located on Water Street in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,900 residents in the city of Evansville and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Rock River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Evansville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to ensure compliance with effluent standards.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA requirements for organic matter and solids removal.
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