TOMAH WWTP - Tomah, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

TOMAH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 750 Woodard Avenue in Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 9,169, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the community. As a US-based facility, TOMAH WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the US EPA and enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, which include biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting national effluent guidelines. The treated effluent from TOMAH WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.

TOMAH WWTP discharges into a tributary of the La Crosse River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting hundreds of fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is vital for recreation, drinking water, and habitat.