Overview
RANDOLPH WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 1,864 people in Randolph, Wisconsin. It discharges 529.96 million gallons per year into local waterways.
RANDOLPH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Randolph, Wisconsin, serving a population of approximately 1,864 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local watershed. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 million gallons per year and currently treats an annual volume of 529.96 million gallons. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment standards, likely incorporating nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Great Lakes Basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Fox River and Lake Michigan, by reducing pollutant loads and supporting aquatic habitat.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Fox River, a major tributary of Lake Michigan. The Fox River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in Lake Michigan and maintaining water quality for recreation and drinking water.
Frequently asked questions
RANDOLPH WWTP is located at 343 West Stroud Street, Randolph, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,864 residents in the Randolph area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Fox River and ultimately Lake Michigan.
RANDOLPH WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment plants like this often have stricter permit limits to protect sensitive water bodies.
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