Hixton WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Hixton, Wisconsin

Hixton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hixton, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 536 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 158.99 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 151.42 m³/day, the facility operates near its capacity. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Black River or the Trempealeau River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, an ecologically significant region for migratory birds and fish species.

The plant discharges into a local stream that drains into the Black River or Trempealeau River, both tributaries of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic species, including freshwater mussels and migratory fish. The watershed is predominantly agricultural, with potential nutrient runoff concerns, making the plant's secondary treatment important for protecting downstream water quality.