North Bend SD 1 WWTP - Town of North Bend, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

North Bend SD 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of North Bend, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 114 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for all publicly owned treatment works. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 37.85 units, and it currently treats an average daily flow of 22.71 units, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Upper Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and maintain ecological balance in the area.

The plant discharges into a local tributary that flows into the Black River, a major waterway in western Wisconsin. The Black River joins the Mississippi River near La Crosse, contributing to the vast Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting aquatic ecosystems downstream.