Overview
ROCKDALE STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 214 residents in Rockdale, Wisconsin. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
ROCKDALE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 190 Water Street in Rockdale, Dane County, Wisconsin. Serving a small population of 214, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 94.64 thousand cubic meters per day and currently treats a discharge volume of 68.14 thousand cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, complying with the US Clean Water Act's requirements for municipal wastewater. Treated effluent from ROCKDALE STP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rock River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
ROCKDALE STP discharges into the Rock River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the basin.
Frequently asked questions
ROCKDALE STP is located at 190 Water Street in Rockdale, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.
ROCKDALE STP serves a population of 214 residents in the Rockdale area.
ROCKDALE STP discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Rock River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River.
ROCKDALE STP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
ROCKDALE STP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permits issued by the state of Wisconsin, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
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