Overview
LAKELAND SD 1 STP Barron is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 150 people in the Town of Minocqua, Wisconsin. It discharges 37.85 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 128.70 megaliters.
LAKELAND SD 1 STP Barron is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Town of Minocqua, Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 150 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is the minimum required by the US Clean Water Act for domestic wastewater facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 128.70 megaliters and reports an annual discharge volume of 37.85 megaliters. As a small facility in a rural area, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting under the Clean Water Act, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into local waterways within the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The region's numerous lakes and wetlands provide important habitat for fish and migratory birds, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Upper Mississippi River Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is part of the Northern Lakes and Forests ecoregion, characterized by numerous glacial lakes and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life, including walleye, musky, and waterfowl. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects downstream recreational and ecological resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 9807 Morgan Road, Town of Minocqua, Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 150 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that are part of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection. They are regulated under state NPDES programs with effluent limits tailored to local water quality standards.
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