Campbellsport STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Campbellsport, Wisconsin

Campbellsport STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,965 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 1,779.14 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 984.21 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Lake Michigan watershed. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, recreational activities, and municipal water supplies. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant Great Lake.

Campbellsport STP discharges into a local stream that is part of the Lake Michigan basin. Lake Michigan is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, supporting a diverse ecosystem including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the lake and its tributaries.