Overview
LAKEFIELD STP serves approximately 1,689 residents in Lakefield, Minnesota. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in Jackson County, discharging into the local watershed.
LAKEFIELD STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lakefield, Minnesota, serving a population of about 1,689. The facility is situated in Jackson County and operates as part of the city's municipal wastewater system. As a small-scale plant, LAKEFIELD STP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet federal and state effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Des Moines River basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and provides important ecological functions in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which flows into the Des Moines River and eventually reaches the Mississippi River. This downstream system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, and the plant's operations are regulated to protect water quality in these receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
LAKEFIELD STP is located at 123 Funk Avenue, Lakefield, Jackson County, Minnesota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,689 residents in the Lakefield area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Des Moines River basin.
As a U.S. facility, LAKEFIELD STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting requirements enforced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Small municipal plants in Minnesota typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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