NEENAH MENASHA SC WWTP - Menasha, Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant

The NEENAH MENASHA SC WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Menasha, Wisconsin, serving a population of approximately 52,258. The plant is situated in the Fox River Valley, an area with a mix of urban and industrial activity. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). For a population of this size, typical treatment includes secondary or advanced secondary processes to meet state and federal effluent limits. The facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets specific limits on pollutants to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Fox River, a major tributary of Lake Michigan via Green Bay. The Fox River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the river and ultimately Lake Michigan, which is a vital freshwater resource for the region.

The plant discharges into the Fox River, which flows northward into Green Bay and then into Lake Michigan. The Fox River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The river also receives industrial and agricultural runoff, making wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in the downstream Lake Michigan ecosystem.