Reedsville WWTF - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Reedsville, Wisconsin

Reedsville WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Reedsville, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,203 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 1,226.47 thousand cubic meters per year and a current discharge volume of 760.87 thousand cubic meters per year, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Lake Michigan watershed. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lake Michigan basin, a major Great Lake that ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence River. Lake Michigan supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The advanced treatment at Reedsville WWTF reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and algal blooms in the lake.