Overview
Tomahawk WWTP serves approximately 3,778 residents in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Wisconsin River basin.
Tomahawk WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of about 3,778 people, typical of a small community in the northern United States. As part of the city's infrastructure, it manages domestic wastewater from residential and commercial sources. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) issues permits that set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant operates under state and federal regulations to ensure proper treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a receiving water body that flows into the Wisconsin River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the watershed, benefiting downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Wisconsin River, which flows southward to join the Mississippi River. The Wisconsin River basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent contributes to the overall water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which is used for recreation and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Tomahawk WWTP is located at 100 Waterworks Road in Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,778 people in the city of Tomahawk and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Wisconsin River, which is part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, requiring secondary treatment and compliance with effluent limits.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with NPDES permits ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
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