MILTONA WWTP - Douglas County, Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Plant

MILTONA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The plant serves a small community of 453 people, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within the state. It is situated near County Road 64 Northeast, in a region characterized by lakes and agricultural land. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 megaliters and currently discharges 151.42 megaliters annually, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a US facility, it operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or lake within the Mississippi River basin. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the region, which includes numerous lakes and recreational areas. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The region is part of the Upper Mississippi River watershed, known for its diverse aquatic habitats and migratory bird routes. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and the Gulf's hypoxic zone.