HAMBURG STP - Young America Township, Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant

HAMBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Young America Township, Carver County, Minnesota. Serving a small population of 508 residents, the facility provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant's discharge volume is 238.48, reflecting its scale as a small community system. As a secondary treatment plant, HAMBURG STP uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small plants like this, permits typically set limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers within the Minnesota River Basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at HAMBURG STP helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into local waterways within the Minnesota River Basin, which drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Mississippi River downstream is a major drinking water source and ecological corridor, making effective wastewater treatment critical for regional water quality.