Overview
Genoa City WWTP is an advanced treatment facility in Genoa City, Wisconsin, serving 2,304 people. It discharges 768.44 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
Genoa City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Genoa City, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,304 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 2,195.53 thousand cubic meters per year, the facility currently treats an annual volume of 768.44 thousand cubic meters, indicating operational headroom for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger network of rivers and streams that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating hypoxic zones downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Genoa City WWTP is located on Walworth Road in Genoa City, Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,304 residents in the Genoa City area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond standard secondary treatment.
As a US facility, Genoa City WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, but many plants like Genoa City WWTP employ advanced treatment to meet stricter local water quality requirements.
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