Tigerton WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant Serving Tigerton, Wisconsin

Tigerton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tigerton, Shawano County, Wisconsin. It serves a small population of 739 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated on County Highway J and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 423.96 megaliters, with an actual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, indicating operational headroom. As a U.S. facility, it operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Wolf River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Michigan via Green Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wolf River, which flows into Lake Michigan via Green Bay. This watershed is part of the larger Great Lakes basin, a critical freshwater resource. The area supports diverse fish populations and migratory waterfowl, making water quality management important for ecological balance.