Overview
Fremont Orihula Wolf R JSC STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,857 people in Fremont, Wisconsin. It discharges 454.25 units of treated effluent daily, with a designed capacity of 757.08 units.
Fremont Orihula Wolf R JSC STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on West Main Street in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,857 residents, placing it in the small community category under U.S. EPA regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 757.08 units, and it currently treats an average daily flow of 454.25 units, indicating available capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Wolf River or the Wolf River itself, which flows into Lake Winnebago and ultimately into Lake Michigan via the Fox River. This discharge is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wolf River watershed, which drains into Lake Winnebago and then into Lake Michigan via the Fox River. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The region's wetlands and riparian zones along the Wolf River are important for flood control and habitat, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on West Main Street in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,857 residents in the Fremont area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Wolf River watershed, which flows into Lake Winnebago and eventually Lake Michigan.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment plants of this size.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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