Goodman SD WWTP - Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Town of Goodman, Wisconsin

Goodman SD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Goodman, Marinette County, Wisconsin. Serving a small population of 370 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. Its designed capacity is 302.83 megaliters per year, with an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters. As an advanced treatment plant, Goodman SD WWTP goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for facilities discharging to sensitive water bodies under the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant's operations are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent from Goodman SD WWTP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Menominee River watershed, ultimately flowing into Green Bay on Lake Michigan. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the downstream aquatic ecosystem, including fish habitats and recreational waters in the region.

The plant discharges into the Menominee River watershed, which flows into Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including cold-water fish species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the bay from algal blooms and maintaining water quality for recreation and wildlife.