Overview
COLOMA STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Coloma, Wisconsin, with a population equivalent of 489. It treats approximately 113.56 megaliters annually, operating under US Clean Water Act regulations.
COLOMA STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Coloma, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small community of about 489 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater within a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 140.06 megaliters per year and an actual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the facility operates efficiently within its capacity. As a US-based plant, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and likely operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Fox River watershed, which drains into Lake Michigan. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard the downstream aquatic ecosystem, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
COLOMA STP discharges into a local stream that flows into the Fox River, a major tributary of Lake Michigan. The Fox River watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect Lake Michigan from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
COLOMA STP is located on West South Street in Coloma, Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States.
COLOMA STP serves a population of approximately 489 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
COLOMA STP discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Fox River, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan.
As a US wastewater plant, COLOMA STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the US, advanced treatment is often required to meet stringent water quality standards, especially if the receiving water body is sensitive. COLOMA STP employs advanced treatment to ensure compliance.
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