SIREN STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Town of Siren, Wisconsin

SIREN STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of 864 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this small community in the state's northwestern region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 738.15 and a current discharge volume of 340.69, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from SIREN STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the St. Croix River basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the health of the St. Croix River ecosystem.

SIREN STP discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the St. Croix River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The St. Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway, known for its exceptional water quality and ecological significance. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the river's sensitive aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird corridors.