NORTHROP STP | Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Westford Township, Minnesota

NORTHROP STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Westford Township, Martin County, Minnesota. The facility serves a small population of 226 residents and operates as part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 170.34 cubic meters per day, the plant operates within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local surface waters, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the Minnesota River Basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Minnesota River Basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The downstream environment includes diverse aquatic habitats and supports species such as walleye and northern pike. The region's agricultural landscape influences nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment important for preventing eutrophication in receiving waters.