Overview
New Richmond STP serves the Town of Richmond, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 12,121 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations.
New Richmond STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Richmond, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of about 12,121 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and more advanced treatment may be mandated if the receiving water body is sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the St. Croix River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the St. Croix River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The St. Croix River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish and wildlife habitats. The watershed is primarily rural and agricultural, with some urban development, and the plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
New Richmond STP is located on Margaret Street in the Town of Richmond, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,121 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the St. Croix River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, New Richmond STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. If the receiving water body is sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be required to meet water quality standards.
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