TREMPEALEAU WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Trempealeau, Wisconsin

TREMPEALEAU WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,452 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards as required by the US Clean Water Act. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges treated effluent into local waterways. The plant's treatment process is secondary, which typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 889.57 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 492.10 million gallons per year, the facility operates below its capacity. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater from TREMPEALEAU WWTP is discharged into the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem by reducing pollutant loads before discharge. The Mississippi River supports diverse fish and wildlife, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this important watershed.

TREMPEALEAU WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River is a major migratory corridor for birds and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and mussels. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, contributing to the health of this vast river system and its downstream delta.