PLUM CITY WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Plum City, Wisconsin

PLUM CITY WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Plum City, Pierce County, Wisconsin. The facility serves a small population of 601 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this rural community in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 227.12 million gallons per day and a current discharge volume of 162.77 million gallons per day, the plant operates below its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from PLUM CITY WWTP is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this nationally significant river system.

The plant discharges into a local tributary that flows into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species, including fish, mussels, and waterfowl, and is an important migratory route for birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxic zones in the Gulf of Mexico, the river's ultimate destination.