Warrens WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Warrens, Wisconsin

Warrens WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Warrens, Monroe County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of approximately 2,342 residents, classifying it as a small community facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities in the United States. With a designed capacity of 908.50 volume units and an average discharge volume of 605.67 units, the plant operates within its capacity. Treatment processes are managed to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit conditions, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region, contributing to the ecological health of the broader Mississippi River system.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi River basin, one of the largest and most ecologically significant river systems in North America. The Mississippi River supports a wide range of fish, birds, and other wildlife, and its waters are used for drinking, agriculture, and recreation downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and human uses.