Overview
MORA STP serves the city of Mora, Minnesota, treating wastewater for approximately 3,647 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging into the local watershed.
MORA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mora, Kanabec County, Minnesota. It serves a population of about 3,647 people, typical of a small community in the upper Midwest. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by the U.S. Clean Water Act and state-level permits issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. As a small-scale facility, MORA STP is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which aligns with the population served. Treatment processes typically include biological treatment and disinfection to meet permit limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. The treated effluent from MORA STP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region by reducing nutrient and pathogen loads before discharge.
Environmental context
MORA STP discharges into a tributary of the Snake River, which flows into the St. Croix River and eventually the Mississippi River. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway known for its ecological significance, supporting diverse fish and wildlife habitats. The plant's effluent contributes to the overall water quality of this important watershed, requiring careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
MORA STP is located on 205th Avenue in Mora, Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States.
MORA STP serves approximately 3,647 residents in the city of Mora and surrounding areas.
MORA STP discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Snake River, part of the St. Croix River watershed, which ultimately reaches the Mississippi River.
MORA STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. These permits set limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
For a small community like Mora, secondary treatment is standard, including biological processes and disinfection. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 MGD supports this population size.
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