Overview
WEYERHAEUSER STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 493 people in Town of Stubbs, Wisconsin. It discharges 132.49 megaliters annually with a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters.
WEYERHAEUSER STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Stubbs, Rusk County, Wisconsin. Serving a small population of 493, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters and treats an annual discharge volume of 132.49 megaliters, indicating moderate utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local waterway that drains into the Chippewa River system, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Chippewa River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's forested landscape and rural character make the receiving waters important for local ecology and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
WEYERHAEUSER STP is located on Historic Road in the Town of Stubbs, Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 493 people in the Town of Stubbs and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Chippewa River system, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
WEYERHAEUSER STP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical US Clean Water Act requirements for small communities.
As a US facility, WEYERHAEUSER STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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