TAYLOR WWTP - Town of Springfield, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

TAYLOR WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Springfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin. It serves a small population of 538 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near State Highway 95 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 299.05 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 170.34 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permitting administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, particularly the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi River watershed. By removing pollutants through secondary treatment, the facility helps maintain the ecological health of downstream rivers and wetlands.

The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Black River, which flows into the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Mississippi River in this reach supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, mussels, and migratory birds. The watershed is primarily agricultural and forested, with the plant's treatment helping to control nutrient and pathogen loads that could otherwise impact downstream water quality and recreational uses.