HATLEY STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Hatley, Wisconsin

HATLEY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hatley, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small community of 524 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 295.26 volume units and a current discharge volume of 109.78, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management. The plant's advanced treatment level meets or exceeds typical requirements for small communities in Wisconsin. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed that ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive freshwater environments.

HATLEY STP discharges into a local stream that is part of the Upper Wisconsin River watershed, which flows into the Wisconsin River and eventually into the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including cold-water fish species, and the plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.