STRUM CS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Strum, Wisconsin

STRUM CS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Strum, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of approximately 1,119, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and a current discharge volume of 340.69 megaliters per year, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Trempealeau River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse fish, mussel, and bird species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and recreational uses.