Oxford WWTP - Town of Oxford, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

Oxford WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Oxford, Marquette County, Wisconsin. It serves a small population of 534 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US. It has a designed capacity of 242.27 million gallons per year and currently discharges 211.98 million gallons annually. As a US facility, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Wisconsin River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational activities. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of downstream waters.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Wisconsin River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds. The area is characterized by agricultural land use, and the plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and rivers.