Overview
OREGON STP serves approximately 9,382 residents in Oregon, Wisconsin. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with oversight from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
OREGON STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oregon, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 9,382. The facility is situated in Dane County and is part of the region's water infrastructure. As a U.S. plant serving a medium-sized community, OREGON STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources typically issues permits for such facilities, requiring compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Yahara River and then into the Rock River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from OREGON STP enters the Yahara River watershed, which flows into the Rock River and eventually the Mississippi River. This downstream chain supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect these ecosystems and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
OREGON STP is located on Perry Parkway in Oregon, Wisconsin, within Dane County, United States.
OREGON STP serves approximately 9,382 residents in the Oregon, Wisconsin area.
OREGON STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Yahara River, part of the Rock River basin.
OREGON STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal to meet local water quality standards.
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