Overview
ANTIGO WWTP serves approximately 8,234 residents in Antigo, Wisconsin, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Lake Michigan basin.
ANTIGO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Koszarek Road in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of about 8,234, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small to medium-sized agglomeration, the plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater facilities. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, governs discharge limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from ANTIGO WWTP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Wolf River, a tributary of the Fox River, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Wolf River watershed, part of the Lake Michigan basin. Lake Michigan is a major freshwater resource supporting fisheries, drinking water, and recreation. The Wolf River is known for its coldwater fishery, including trout species, and the area is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutant inputs.
Frequently asked questions
ANTIGO WWTP is located on Koszarek Road in Antigo, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,234 residents in the Antigo area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Wolf River watershed, which flows into the Fox River and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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