Overview
IXONIA SD 1 STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 600 people in the Town of Ixonia, Wisconsin. It discharges 700.30 units of treated effluent daily, with a designed capacity of 840.36 units.
IXONIA SD 1 STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 600, this plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 840.36 units and an average daily discharge of 700.30 units, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Rock River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports recreational and ecological uses of the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Rock River, which flows southward through Wisconsin and Illinois before joining the Mississippi River. The Rock River watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including game fish species, and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl. Advanced treatment at this facility reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in downstream lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
IXONIA SD 1 STP is located on Elmwood Avenue in the Town of Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 600 people in the Town of Ixonia and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water body.
For small communities, the Clean Water Act generally requires secondary treatment. However, some plants like IXONIA SD 1 STP employ advanced treatment to meet more stringent local water quality standards or to protect sensitive downstream environments.
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