Overview
Belgium WWTP serves 2,249 people in Belgium, Wisconsin. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations and discharges into the Lake Michigan basin.
Belgium WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Commerce Street in Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,249 residents, classifying it as a small community system within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Lake Michigan watershed, one of the largest freshwater ecosystems in the world. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and provide drinking water for millions. Protecting this sensitive Great Lakes environment is a key regulatory priority.
Environmental context
Belgium WWTP discharges into the Lake Michigan basin, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Michigan is a critical freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, requiring careful nutrient management to prevent algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
Belgium WWTP is located on Commerce Street in Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,249 residents, making it a small community wastewater treatment system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Michigan basin, likely via a local stream or direct outfall, contributing to the Great Lakes watershed.
As a US facility, Belgium WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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