Overview
New Auburn WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving 548 residents in New Auburn, Wisconsin. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Chippewa River watershed.
New Auburn WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in New Auburn, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 548, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure for protecting public health and water quality. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 333.12 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, the plant operates within its capacity. The treatment process meets federal standards for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that flow into the Chippewa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Chippewa River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Chippewa River, which flows south to join the Mississippi River. The Chippewa River watershed is home to diverse fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Mississippi River supports extensive aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region.
Frequently asked questions
New Auburn WWTP is located on South East Street in New Auburn, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 548 residents in the New Auburn area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Chippewa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. Permits are typically issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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