Overview
GRANTSBURG STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,430 people in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. It discharges treated effluent at a volume of 556.46 units, with a designed capacity of 1,022.06 units.
GRANTSBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,430 residents, placing it in the small community category under US EPA regulations. It is situated inland in Burnett County, far from coastal areas. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal or other processes to meet stringent water quality standards. The facility has a designed capacity of 1,022.06 units and currently discharges 556.46 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the St. Croix River basin and then the Mississippi River. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the regional water quality goals of the St. Croix River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the St. Croix River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The St. Croix River is known for its scenic and ecological value, supporting diverse fish populations and providing habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment at GRANTSBURG STP helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the downstream river ecosystem from eutrophication and other pollution impacts.
Frequently asked questions
GRANTSBURG STP is located at 401 Gary Street, Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,430 people in the Grantsburg area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the St. Croix River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
GRANTSBURG STP provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, GRANTSBURG STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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