Overview
Shiocton WWTP is a secondary treatment facility serving approximately 1,047 residents in Shiocton, Wisconsin. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Fox River basin.
Shiocton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shiocton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a small community of about 1,047 people, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 571.60 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 302.83 cubic meters per day, the plant has capacity to accommodate future growth. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Fox River, which ultimately drains into Green Bay and Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Great Lakes region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Fox River, which flows northward into Green Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan. The Fox River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations such as walleye and smallmouth bass, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the downstream aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Shiocton WWTP is located on West Street in Shiocton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,047 residents in the Shiocton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Fox River, which ultimately reaches Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities like Shiocton, secondary treatment is standard, as required by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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