Overview
ALLENTON SD 1 WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving Allenton, Wisconsin. It treats wastewater for about 800 residents and discharges 567.81 megaliters annually.
ALLENTON SD 1 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Allenton, Washington County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small population of approximately 800 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. Its designed capacity is 1,324.89 megaliters, and the actual discharge volume is 567.81 megaliters, indicating operational headroom. As an advanced facility, it likely employs processes like biological nutrient removal or filtration to meet stringent effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Lake Michigan basin. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive Great Lakes watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Milwaukee River, which flows into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a major freshwater ecosystem that supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining water quality in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
ALLENTON SD 1 WWTP is located on Main Street in Allenton, Washington County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 800 residents in the Allenton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Milwaukee River and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and other processes beyond secondary treatment to meet stringent water quality standards.
As a U.S. wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect receiving waters.
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