Overview
Brokaw WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 224 people in the Village of Maine, Wisconsin. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, operating under US EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations.
Brokaw WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Maine, Marathon County, Wisconsin. It serves a small population of 224 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated in the Brokaw area, near the Wisconsin River basin. As a secondary treatment plant, Brokaw WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 136.27 volume units and currently discharges 75.71 volume units, indicating operational capacity below design. It operates under permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with state and federal water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which drains into the Wisconsin River and ultimately the Mississippi River system. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse fish and wildlife populations. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wisconsin River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass. The area is part of a larger riverine ecosystem that provides important habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
Brokaw WWTP is located on Everest Avenue in the Brokaw area, within the Village of Maine, Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 224 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Wisconsin River and ultimately the Mississippi River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
In the US, small municipal plants like Brokaw WWTP typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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