Overview
East Troy STP serves approximately 9,400 residents in East Troy, Wisconsin. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets state and federal standards before discharge.
East Troy STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in East Troy, Wisconsin, serving a population of around 9,400. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a U.S. facility, East Troy STP 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. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Fox River basin and then to Lake Michigan. This connection to the Great Lakes ecosystem underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a tributary of the Fox River, which drains into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as lake trout and whitefish, and serves as a drinking water source for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with efforts to reduce nutrient loading to prevent algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
East Troy STP is located at 2184 Young Street, East Troy, Wisconsin, in Walworth County, United States.
East Troy STP serves approximately 9,400 residents in the East Troy area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Fox River basin and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
East Troy STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a population of about 9,400, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet state-specific requirements, especially in watersheds draining to sensitive water bodies like Lake Michigan.
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