Overview
RADISSON STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 224 people in Radisson, Wisconsin. It discharges 113.56 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters.
RADISSON STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Radisson, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 224 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants discharging to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity. As a small plant, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Chippewa River system, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream within the Chippewa River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is part of a major migratory corridor for birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
RADISSON STP is located on Wisconsin Avenue in Radisson, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 224 residents in the Radisson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Chippewa River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards.
As a municipal plant in the United States, RADISSON STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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