Overview
MINONG STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Minong, Wisconsin, serving 587 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the St. Croix River basin.
MINONG STP serves the village of Minong in Washburn County, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 587 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States under the Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 560.24 and an average daily discharge of 359.61, the plant operates within its capacity. As a US facility, it is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that drain into the St. Croix River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the St. Croix River basin, which flows south to join the Mississippi River near Prescott, Wisconsin. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway, supporting diverse fish and wildlife habitats. Downstream, the Mississippi River carries water to the Gulf of Mexico, making nutrient management critical to prevent hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
MINONG STP is located at 400 Jones Street in Minong, Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 587 residents in the village of Minong.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the St. Croix River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
MINONG STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US facility, MINONG STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets limits on effluent pollutants to protect receiving water bodies.
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