Overview
Mauston STP serves approximately 4,783 residents in Mauston, Wisconsin. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Mauston STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Roosevelt Street in Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of about 4,783 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Mauston STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Wisconsin River watershed. The Wisconsin River flows southwesterly to join the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
Mauston STP discharges into a tributary of the Wisconsin River, which flows through central Wisconsin before joining the Mississippi River. The Wisconsin River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl. Downstream, the Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor, and maintaining nutrient and pollutant limits is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Mauston STP is located on Roosevelt Street in Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States.
Mauston STP serves approximately 4,783 residents in the Mauston area.
Mauston STP discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Wisconsin River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
Mauston STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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