Overview
Osceola WWTP serves approximately 3,621 residents in Osceola, Wisconsin. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
Osceola WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 3,621, the plant is part of the region's water infrastructure, treating domestic wastewater from the community. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the St. Croix River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Osceola WWTP flows into a local stream that is part of the St. Croix River basin. The St. Croix River joins the Mississippi River downstream, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The St. Croix River is ecologically significant, supporting species such as the endangered Higgins eye pearlymussel and providing habitat for migratory fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining biodiversity and recreational value.
Frequently asked questions
Osceola WWTP is located at 401 4th Avenue in Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,621 residents in the Osceola area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the St. Croix River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that set effluent limits for secondary treatment.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA standards for organic and solids removal.
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