Overview
Maplewood SD 1 STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 101 people in Town of Forestville, Wisconsin. It discharges 56.78 million gallons per year and is located within 10 km of Lake Michigan.
Maplewood SD 1 STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Maplewood, Town of Forestville, Door County, Wisconsin. It serves a small population of 101 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility. The plant is situated near the coast of Lake Michigan, within 10 km of the shoreline. As a secondary treatment plant, Maplewood SD 1 STP meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 83.28 million gallons per year and currently discharges 56.78 million gallons annually. Its small scale aligns with typical treatment needs for a rural community in Wisconsin. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality in Door County, a region known for its coastal ecosystems and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Michigan basin, part of the Great Lakes system, which drains to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence River. Lake Michigan supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can directly affect nearshore water quality and recreational areas.
Frequently asked questions
Maplewood SD 1 STP is located at 7491 County Road H, Maplewood, Town of Forestville, Door County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 101 residents in the Maplewood area of Door County.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the Lake Michigan basin, likely via a local watercourse or direct outfall.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants serving around 100 people typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoons or package systems, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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