OWEN WWTP - Town of Green Grove, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

OWEN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Green Grove, Clark County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 1,434, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a small-scale facility, OWEN WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regulations. These frameworks require appropriate treatment to protect water quality, typically involving secondary treatment for plants of this size. The plant's design and operation align with state and federal guidelines to ensure effective pollutant removal. The treated effluent from OWEN WWTP discharges into local waterways that drain into the Black River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River system. This connection underscores the plant's role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the broader region.

OWEN WWTP discharges into streams within the Black River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a larger river system that provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's treatment processes help protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.