LUCK STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Luck, Wisconsin

LUCK STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of about 1,249 people, reflecting a small community scale. Its address is 2 South Lake Street, Luck, Wisconsin. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,377.89 volume units and a current discharge volume of 654.88, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely part of the St. Croix River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the St. Croix River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway known for its ecological diversity, supporting species such as the endangered Higgins eye pearlymussel. Advanced treatment at LUCK STP helps minimize nutrient loading and protects this sensitive aquatic environment.