Overview
Oshkosh WWTP serves approximately 74,000 residents in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lake Winnebago watershed, which drains to the Fox River and ultimately Green Bay.
Oshkosh WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 74,077. The plant is situated within the Lake Winnebago basin, a major freshwater resource in the region. As a large agglomeration under U. S. EPA guidelines, the facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a substantial infrastructure to handle the city's wastewater. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential advanced nutrient removal to address phosphorus and nitrogen concerns in the sensitive Great Lakes watershed. Treated effluent from Oshkosh WWTP discharges into the Lake Winnebago system, which flows via the Fox River into Green Bay, part of Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for recreation and drinking water. The plant's performance directly influences the ecological health of these downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
Oshkosh WWTP discharges into the Lake Winnebago watershed, which drains through the Fox River into Green Bay, an ecologically important embayment of Lake Michigan. The region supports diverse fish populations and migratory birds, and nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms. The plant's location within 50 km of Lake Michigan underscores its role in protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Oshkosh WWTP is located at 507 Central Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 74,077 residents in the city of Oshkosh and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent from Oshkosh WWTP is discharged into the Lake Winnebago watershed, which flows via the Fox River into Green Bay and ultimately Lake Michigan.
As a U. S. facility, Oshkosh WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, and many incorporate advanced nutrient removal to meet phosphorus and nitrogen limits, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Great Lakes basin.
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