Overview
Mount Hope STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 189 residents in Mount Hope, Wisconsin. It discharges 53.00 units of treated effluent daily with a designed capacity of 151.42 units.
Mount Hope STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mount Hope, Grant County, Wisconsin. Serving a small population of 189, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality in this rural community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. With advanced treatment, the facility exceeds the secondary treatment standard, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The designed capacity of 151.42 units indicates ample headroom for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the ecological health of the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality in the Upper Mississippi River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of the Driftless Area, known for its spring-fed streams and coldwater fisheries. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Mount Hope STP is located at 9001 Centre Street, Mount Hope, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 189 residents in the Mount Hope area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Mississippi River basin. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality discharge.
As a U.S. facility, Mount Hope STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants like Mount Hope STP often use advanced treatment to meet stringent local water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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