Overview
MAYVILLE STP serves 5,221 people in Mayville, Wisconsin, discharging treated wastewater into the Rock River basin. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations.
MAYVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mayville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, serving a population of approximately 5,221 residents. The facility is situated at 368 Kekoskee Street and is part of the community's essential water infrastructure. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulations. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the facility is sized for the local population. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rock River basin, which flows southward through Wisconsin and Illinois before joining the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and agriculture in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Rock River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Rock River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor, and nutrient management is critical to prevent hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
MAYVILLE STP is located at 368 Kekoskee Street in Mayville, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,221 people in the Mayville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Rock River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge into surface waters.
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