Overview
Madison STP serves the city of Madison, Minnesota, treating wastewater for approximately 1,508 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Minnesota River basin.
Madison STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Madison, Minnesota, serving a population of about 1,508 people. The facility is situated in Lac qui Parle County and operates as part of the city's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater. 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. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Minnesota River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Minnesota River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The region's agricultural landscape contributes nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Madison STP is located at 147 1st Street, Madison, Minnesota, in Lac qui Parle County.
Madison STP serves approximately 1,508 residents in the city of Madison.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Minnesota River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Madison 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 the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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