Overview
Seymour WWTP serves approximately 4,014 residents in Seymour, Wisconsin. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards before discharge.
Seymour WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of around 4,014, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in a small community. As a U.S. wastewater plant, Seymour WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal plants, with more stringent standards for sensitive receiving waters. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these federal and state requirements, protecting public health and the environment. The treated effluent from Seymour WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Fox River and then into Green Bay, part of the Lake Michigan basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and wildlife. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
Seymour WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Fox River, which flows into Green Bay and then Lake Michigan. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Seymour WWTP is located at 1292 West Pearl Street in Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.
Seymour WWTP serves approximately 4,014 residents in the city of Seymour and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from Seymour WWTP is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Fox River, which ultimately reaches Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Seymour WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For a small municipal plant like Seymour WWTP, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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