Overview
LODI WWTP serves the community of Lodi, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 3,067 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for small agglomerations.
LODI WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Fair Street in Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of about 3,067 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from coastal influences. As a small agglomeration in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's designed capacity is not disclosed, but operational practices align with state and federal guidelines for small communities. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Wisconsin River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for agriculture and recreation downstream. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the region by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from LODI WWTP enters a local stream or groundwater system that flows into the Wisconsin River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Wisconsin River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Mississippi River is a critical ecological corridor for North American aquatic biodiversity. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
LODI WWTP is located on Fair Street in Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States.
LODI WWTP serves approximately 3,067 residents in the Lodi community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Wisconsin River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, LODI WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring effluent meets state and federal standards.
Small plants like LODI WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA secondary treatment standards, which require removal of at least 85% of BOD and TSS.
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