Treating the big P in Wisconsin
- From: Vol 11, Issue 8 (August 2010)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
- Country: United States
Wisconsin’s decision to adopt more stringent phosphorus reductions in wastewater effluent indirectly addresses the problem of agricultural run-off.
New regulations in Wisconsin limiting the amount of phosphorus allowed in treated wastewater flows are expected to be approved by its legislature this September, potentially generating up to $1 billion of needed upgrades for wastewater treatment plants.
The size of the upgrades will hinge on whether the EPA approves Wisconsin’s new regulation to provide more flexibility in meeting phosphorus ...
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