Overview
STETSONVILLE STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 568 people in Stetsonville, Wisconsin. It discharges 264.98 thousand cubic meters annually and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
STETSONVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stetsonville, Taylor County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 568, the plant is classified as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure network. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 333.12 thousand cubic meters per year and an annual discharge volume of 264.98 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates with a utilization rate that indicates efficient capacity management. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Upper Mississippi River Basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River system. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality goals in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecological network that includes wetlands and forested areas. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
STETSONVILLE STP is located in Stetsonville, Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 568 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
STETSONVILLE STP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, STETSONVILLE STP 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, which set effluent limits to protect water quality.
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