Overview
Hartford WWTP serves approximately 12,857 residents in Hartford, Wisconsin. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Hartford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartford, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 12,857. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River Basin. As a U.S. facility, Hartford WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's design and operation are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality. The treated wastewater from Hartford WWTP ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and rivers from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Hartford WWTP discharges into local tributaries of the Rock River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's effluent contributes to the nutrient load in the Mississippi River Basin, a region known for seasonal hypoxia in the Gulf. Effective treatment helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus inputs, mitigating algal blooms and supporting downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Hartford WWTP is located on Liberty Avenue in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, United States.
Hartford WWTP serves approximately 12,857 residents in the city of Hartford and surrounding areas.
Hartford WWTP discharges treated effluent into local tributaries of the Rock River, which flows into the Mississippi River Basin and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
Hartford WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. This program sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet local water quality standards.
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