PADDOCK LAKE STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Paddock Lake, Wisconsin

PADDOCK LAKE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Paddock Lake, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of around 3,292 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in a suburban setting near the Illinois border. As a U.S. facility, PADDOCK LAKE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates the plant's ability to handle peak flows from the community. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Fox River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in a region known for its agricultural and recreational water uses.

The plant's discharge contributes to the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in local streams that are part of this extensive drainage system.