Mondovi WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Mondovi, Wisconsin

Mondovi WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mondovi, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 2,714 residents. The plant is situated in Buffalo County and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 1,457.38 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 768.44 million gallons per year, the plant operates well within its capacity. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging to sensitive water bodies or requiring high effluent quality. The treated effluent from Mondovi WWTP ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin via local tributaries. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. The advanced treatment level helps protect the receiving waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant's discharge enters local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes wetlands and floodplains. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies and maintaining ecological balance.