Lincoln Hills School WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Town of Birch, Wisconsin

Lincoln Hills School WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Birch, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a small population of 185 people, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's Northwoods region. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard level of treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. The plant's designed capacity of 283.91 volume units indicates it has room for future growth, while its current discharge volume of 64.35 volume units suggests it operates well below capacity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Wisconsin River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is characterized by forests and lakes, making proper treatment essential to protect local aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Wisconsin River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The region's numerous lakes and forests support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and musky. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining recreational fishing and tourism in the Northwoods.