Overview
CRANDON WWTP serves Crandon, Wisconsin with advanced treatment for a population of 1,895. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
CRANDON WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Pioneer Street in Crandon, Forest County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of approximately 1,895, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community in the northern United States. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 984.20 and a discharge volume of 476.96, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of incoming wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Lake Michigan basin. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, including rivers and wetlands that provide critical ecosystem services in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Wolf River and eventually into Green Bay and Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
CRANDON WWTP is located on East Pioneer Street in Crandon, Forest County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,895 people in the Crandon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Wolf River and eventually into Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
CRANDON WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, CRANDON WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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