Brighton Dale Co Park STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Town of Brighton, Wisconsin

Brighton Dale Co Park STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located at 943 CTH BD in the Town of Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 people, with a designed capacity of 37.85 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 7.57 cubic meters per day. As a park-based treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community and recreational area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Advanced treatment is often required for sensitive watersheds or to meet stringent water quality standards, ensuring that effluent has minimal environmental impact. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Fox River or directly into Lake Michigan via the Root River or other tributaries. This region is part of the Great Lakes Basin, an ecologically significant freshwater system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the health of Lake Michigan's nearshore environment.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Fox River or nearby tributaries that drain into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse fish populations, migratory birds, and recreational activities. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the lake from eutrophication and harmful algal blooms.