Overview
OLIVIA WWTP serves Troy Township, Minnesota, treating wastewater for approximately 2,570 residents. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring local water quality standards are met.
OLIVIA WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Troy Township, Renville County, Minnesota. Serving a population of around 2,570, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural agricultural setting. As a US-based plant, OLIVIA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving waters. The plant's design and operation align with state-level regulations enforced by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The treated effluent from OLIVIA WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Minnesota River basin. This river system flows into the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural water uses downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Minnesota River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional agriculture. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
OLIVIA WWTP is located at 1485 Bayberry Avenue in Troy Township, Renville County, Minnesota, United States.
OLIVIA WWTP serves approximately 2,570 residents in the Troy Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Minnesota River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, OLIVIA WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, which sets limits on discharges to protect water quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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