Overview
Juneau WWTP serves the Town of Oak Grove, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 2,652 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations via the Wisconsin DNR.
Juneau WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of approximately 2,652 residents, classifying it as a small community system under state and federal guidelines. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Rock River Basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rock River Basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The downstream environment includes wetlands and floodplains that provide natural water filtration and habitat.
Frequently asked questions
Juneau WWTP is located in the Town of Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Wild Goose State Trail.
The plant serves approximately 2,652 residents, making it a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Rock River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Juneau WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources through the NPDES permit program.
Small wastewater plants in Wisconsin typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal discharge standards.
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