Overview
FONTANA WALWORTH WPCC WWTP serves the Town of Sharon, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 7,471 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
FONTANA WALWORTH WPCC WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Chilson Road in the Town of Sharon, Walworth County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of about 7,471 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is authorized by the Clean Water Act. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits specify effluent limits to protect water quality. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the community served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Rock River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources downstream. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Rock River, which flows southward into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The downstream environment benefits from the plant's treatment, which reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect water quality in the Mississippi River system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Chilson Road in the Town of Sharon, Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,471 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Rock River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards under the Clean Water Act.
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