Overview
Montello WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,410 people in Montello, Wisconsin. It discharges 567.81 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,135.62.
Montello WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Montello, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of 1,410 and operates as part of the local wastewater infrastructure for the city and surrounding area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 567.81, the facility operates at approximately half its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of the Upper Fox River watershed. This region drains into Lake Winnebago and ultimately into Green Bay and Lake Michigan, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Upper Fox River, which flows into Lake Winnebago and then into Green Bay, part of the Lake Michigan basin. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality standards for downstream ecosystems and recreational areas.
Frequently asked questions
Montello WWTP is located in Montello, Wisconsin, United States, at approximately 43.792 N, -89.330 W.
The plant serves a population of 1,410 people in the Montello area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Upper Fox River watershed, which eventually drains into Lake Michigan.
Montello WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Secondary treatment is typical for plants serving small communities like Montello.
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