OGEMA SD 1 STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Town of Ogema, Wisconsin

OGEMA SD 1 STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located on Lagoon Road in the Town of Ogema, Price County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small population of 360 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's northern region. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond standard secondary processes to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 132.49 volume units and a current discharge volume of 68.14, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Wisconsin River and Lake Michigan, by reducing nutrient loading and maintaining water quality.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Wisconsin River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The downstream environment includes the Mississippi River Basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory fish. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting water quality in the region's sensitive watersheds.