Bong Recreation Area WWTP - Town of Brighton, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

Bong Recreation Area WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in a rural or recreational area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 832.79 volume units and a current discharge volume of 41.64, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating ample headroom for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent from Bong Recreation Area WWTP ultimately drains into the Lake Michigan watershed, a major freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and regional water supply. The plant's location within 50 km of the Lake Michigan coast places it in a sensitive area where nutrient management is important to prevent eutrophication in the lake.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Lake Michigan basin, one of the largest freshwater ecosystems in the world. Lake Michigan supports a wide range of fish species and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading, making secondary treatment and proper discharge management critical for protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.