Overview
Turtle Lake STP serves approximately 1,105 residents in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. The plant treats municipal wastewater under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Turtle Lake STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 1,105, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Turtle Lake STP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. Its operations help protect downstream water quality in the Upper Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
Turtle Lake STP discharges into a tributary of the Red Cedar River, which flows into the Chippewa River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support fish populations and are part of a larger watershed that provides habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
Turtle Lake STP is located on Logan Avenue East in Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,105 residents of Turtle Lake and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Red Cedar River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a U.S. facility, Turtle Lake STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons to meet EPA effluent standards.
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