Overview
GONVICK STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Clearbrook, Minnesota, USA. It treats 113.56 megaliters annually with a designed capacity of 143.85 megaliters, supporting a population of 257.
GONVICK STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clearbrook, Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The plant serves a small population of 257 residents and is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters and a designed capacity of 143.85 megaliters, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which mandates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for such facilities to control pollutant discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River basin, a major drainage system that empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing downstream eutrophication in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
GONVICK STP is located in Clearbrook, Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States, near the Clearbrook Community Pool.
The plant serves a population of 257 residents in the Clearbrook area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
GONVICK STP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
As a US facility, GONVICK STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on effluent quality to protect water bodies.
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