Overview
WADENA STP serves approximately 4,047 people in Wadena, Minnesota. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
WADENA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wadena, Minnesota, serving a population of about 4,047 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water infrastructure. As a facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Crow Wing River or the Leaf River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in central Minnesota.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Crow Wing River system, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of downstream rivers and lakes, which are used for recreation and habitat.
Frequently asked questions
WADENA STP is located at 740 Sunnybrook Road in Wadena, Minnesota, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,047 people in the city of Wadena and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Crow Wing River, which flows into the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, WADENA STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which uses biological processes to remove organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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