Overview
WARBA STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 181 people in Feeley Township, Minnesota. It discharges 75.71 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 113.56 units.
WARBA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Feeley Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The facility serves a small population of 181 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 units and an average discharge volume of 75.71 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. As a small facility, it plays a vital role in maintaining environmental health in Feeley Township and the surrounding area.
Environmental context
WARBA STP discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River watershed, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting biodiversity in the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
WARBA STP is located on Beck Road in Feeley Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.
The plant serves a population of 181 residents in Feeley Township and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
WARBA STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a US plant, WARBA STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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