Kingston WWTP - Village of Kingston, Wisconsin | Secondary Treatment Plant

Kingston WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Kingston, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 281 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated along State Highway 44 in Green Lake County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 79.49 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 75.71 thousand cubic meters per year, the plant operates near its design capacity. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Fox River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Fox River basin, which flows into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a major freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the downstream watershed.