Overview
THORP STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Thorp, Wisconsin. It treats an average daily flow of 613.24 thousand gallons with a designed capacity of 1252.97 thousand gallons.
THORP STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 300 West Prospect Street in Thorp, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,550 residents and operates as part of the town's essential infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 1,252.97 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 613.24 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating reliable treatment performance. 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 downstream water quality in the region's freshwater ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
THORP STP discharges into a tributary of the Black River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the aquatic habitats in the Black River watershed. The region's coldwater streams support trout populations and other sensitive species, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
THORP STP is located at 300 West Prospect Street in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
THORP STP serves a population of approximately 1,550 residents in the Thorp area.
THORP STP discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Black River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
THORP STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
THORP STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. It is likely permitted through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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