Overview
Sussex Regional WWTP serves approximately 14,856 people in Sussex, Wisconsin. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways.
Sussex Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, serving a population of about 14,856. The plant is part of the regional infrastructure managed by local authorities, providing essential sanitation services to the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issues NPDES permits to regulate discharges and ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby waterways that drain into the Fox River system, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The facility helps reduce nutrient loading and protect water quality in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
Sussex Regional WWTP is located at N59W23551 Clover Drive, Sussex, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County.
The plant serves approximately 14,856 people in the Sussex area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Fox River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources through an NPDES permit, which sets limits on effluent quality.
For a population of about 15,000, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes like activated sludge to remove organic matter and solids.
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