Overview
Platteville WWTP serves approximately 14,182 residents in Platteville, Wisconsin. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations, treating municipal wastewater before discharge to local waterways.
Platteville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of about 14,182 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the Great Lakes coastline. As a U.S. facility, Platteville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal standards depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the Upper Mississippi River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Upper Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
Platteville WWTP is located on Greenwood Avenue in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,182 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required to address local water quality concerns.
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