Overview
Northern Moraine Utility Com WWTP serves the Town of Greenbush, Wisconsin, treating wastewater for approximately 4,694 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations for inland facilities.
Northern Moraine Utility Com WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Town of Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The facility serves a population of about 4,694 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized to handle current and near-future flows. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Sheboygan River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Michigan. This Great Lakes connection underscores the importance of nutrient removal and pathogen control to protect both local aquatic life and the broader Lake Michigan ecosystem, which supports fisheries, recreation, and drinking water supplies.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Sheboygan River basin, which flows eastward into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic species, including lake trout and whitefish, and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed includes agricultural and rural areas, making phosphorus and sediment management important for preventing eutrophication in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on County Road A in the Town of Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,694 residents in the Town of Greenbush and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Sheboygan River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources through an NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small to medium agglomerations in Wisconsin, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to meet state and federal water quality standards.
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