Overview
SURING WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 592 residents in Suring, Wisconsin. It discharges 227.13 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
SURING WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Suring, Oconto County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of 592, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and currently treats an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's operations are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Lake Michigan basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Green Bay and Lake Michigan watersheds, by reducing nutrient loads and pollutants that could otherwise contribute to algal blooms and habitat degradation.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Oconto River, which flows into Green Bay and ultimately Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including coldwater fish species and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact the bay's ecosystem, making secondary treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in the downstream lake environment.
Frequently asked questions
SURING WWTP is located at 598 State Highway 32, Suring, Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves a population of 592 residents in the Suring area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the Oconto River, which drains into Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
SURING WWTP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical requirements for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, ensuring protection of receiving waters like the Lake Michigan basin.
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