Hector Sewage Plant - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Hector Township, Minnesota

Hector Sewage Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hector Township, Renville County, Minnesota. Serving a population of approximately 1,148, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 643.52 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 416.40 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant's permit is administered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Minnesota River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive river system.

The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Minnesota River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Minnesota River basin is an ecologically important area that supports diverse fish and wildlife habitats, including migratory birds. The region's agricultural landscape contributes nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in downstream lakes and rivers.