Viroqua STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States

Viroqua STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 157 East Decker Street in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 5,862, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a plant in the United States, Viroqua STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For a facility serving a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from Viroqua STP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Kickapoo River, a tributary of the Wisconsin River, which ultimately joins the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important part of the Upper Mississippi River ecosystem, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds.

The plant's discharge enters local waterways that drain into the Kickapoo River, a tributary of the Wisconsin River, which flows into the Upper Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a larger river system that provides critical habitat for fish, mussels, and migratory waterfowl. The region's agricultural land use can contribute nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.