Hustler STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hustler, Wisconsin

Hustler STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hustler, Juneau County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small population of 170 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is the standard level for communities of this size under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 79.49 volume units and a current discharge volume of 71.92, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment plant, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Hustler STP discharges to local streams that flow into the Wisconsin River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, contributing to the ecological health of the Mississippi River basin.

Hustler STP discharges into small streams that drain into the Wisconsin River, which flows southward to join the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.