Overview
Plainfield STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 862 residents in Plainfield, Wisconsin. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Plainfield STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Plainfield, Wisconsin, serving a population of 862. The facility provides secondary treatment to domestic wastewater, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. As a small community plant, it plays a vital role in protecting public health and the environment. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 370.97 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, the facility has adequate capacity for current demand. The treatment process includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Treated effluent is discharged to local surface waters, which eventually drain into the Fox River basin and ultimately to Lake Michigan. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact, but careful management is essential to protect freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Fox River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan. This freshwater ecosystem supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps control nutrient loading and protects the lake from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Plainfield STP is located in Plainfield, Wisconsin, United States, at the Plainfield Fire Department on West Clark Street.
The plant serves a population of 862 residents in the Plainfield community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local surface waters that are part of the Fox River basin, which flows into Lake Michigan.
Plainfield STP provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Plainfield STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Secondary treatment is mandatory for plants of this scale.
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