TONY STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tony, Wisconsin

TONY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tony, a small community in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of 213 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment system in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond standard secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 87.06 units and an average daily discharge of 45.43 units, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the community. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Chippewa River basin and then to the Mississippi River. This connection to a major river system underscores the importance of the plant's advanced treatment in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Chippewa River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at TONY STP helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining ecological balance in downstream waters.