Overview
Shawano Co Utilities WWTP is an advanced treatment plant in Town of Belle Plaine, Wisconsin, serving 142 people. It discharges 37.85 units of treated wastewater daily with a designed capacity of 143.85 units.
Shawano Co Utilities WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small population of 142 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 143.85 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 37.85 units, indicating significant reserve capacity. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the nearest coast, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Wolf River basin, part of the larger Lake Michigan watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational fishing and water quality. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality standards in the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wolf River, which flows into Lake Michigan via Green Bay. The Wolf River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the sensitive aquatic environment of the Great Lakes region.
Frequently asked questions
Shawano Co Utilities WWTP is located on State Highway 22 in the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 142 residents, typical of a rural community wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Wolf River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan via Green Bay.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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