Overview
Peninsula State Park WWTP is a secondary treatment facility in Town of Gibraltar, Wisconsin, serving 180 people. It discharges 56.78 megaliters annually and is located within 10 km of the Lake Michigan coast.
Peninsula State Park WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Wisconsin, United States. The facility serves a small population of 180 people and operates under secondary treatment processes. Its designed capacity is 189.27 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 56.78 megaliters. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant is situated in a coastal area within 10 km of Lake Michigan, which is a sensitive freshwater ecosystem. Given its small population served, the plant's discharge is relatively modest. The treated effluent from Peninsula State Park WWTP ultimately drains into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Michigan supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's coastal location necessitates careful management to protect water quality in this ecologically important lake.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Michigan watershed, which is part of the larger Great Lakes basin. Lake Michigan is a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic species and providing recreational and drinking water. The coastal location requires stringent nutrient management to prevent eutrophication and algal blooms, which can impact local ecosystems and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Peninsula State Park WWTP is located in the Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Wisconsin, United States, near the shores of Lake Michigan.
The plant serves a small population of 180 people, typical of a rural or park-based community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lake Michigan watershed, likely through a local watercourse or direct outfall, given its coastal proximity.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Small plants like this typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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