Forest Junction SD WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Town of Brillion, Wisconsin

Forest Junction SD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Its designed capacity is 189.27 megaliters per year, and it currently discharges approximately 158.99 megaliters annually, indicating operational headroom. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Lake Michigan basin. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Lake Michigan basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a large freshwater lake that supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as lake trout and whitefish, and serves as a critical water source for the region. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for preventing algal blooms and maintaining water quality in the lake.