HAUGEN STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Haugen, Wisconsin

HAUGEN STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Haugen, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 284 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community in Barron County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity of 90.85 units and current discharge volume of 45.43 units indicate operational headroom for future growth. Treated effluent from HAUGEN STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region of Wisconsin.

HAUGEN STP discharges into tributaries of the Red Cedar River, which flows into the Chippewa River and eventually the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.