KEWASKUM WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kewaskum, Wisconsin

KEWASKUM WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,956 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under US EPA guidelines. It operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the local community's needs. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Milwaukee River basin, which flows southeast through Wisconsin and ultimately into Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in the region and protecting the ecological health of Lake Michigan.

The plant discharges into the Milwaukee River watershed, which drains into Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream water quality and recreational uses such as fishing and boating.