Overview
KRAKOW SD 1 STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 943 people in the Town of Chase, Wisconsin. It discharges treated water into local waterways within the Lake Michigan basin.
KRAKOW SD 1 STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Chase, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 943 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As part of Wisconsin's wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs discharge permits and water quality standards. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Its designed capacity is 306.62 volume units, with an average daily discharge of 185.49 volume units, indicating operational headroom. Advanced treatment typically includes biological nutrient removal, filtration, or disinfection to meet stringent effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged to local streams that ultimately drain into the Lake Michigan watershed. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, recreational activities, and municipal water supplies. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Lake Michigan basin, which flows into Green Bay and then Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a large freshwater lake that supports a complex food web, including native fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and rural development, making advanced treatment important for controlling nutrient loading and preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
KRAKOW SD 1 STP is located on Yurek Road in the Town of Chase, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 943 people, typical of a small rural community in Wisconsin.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Lake Michigan basin, ultimately reaching Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a US wastewater plant, KRAKOW SD 1 STP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Advanced treatment helps meet these standards.
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