Twin Lakes WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Twin Lakes WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Twin Lakes, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The plant serves a population of about 6,942 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its scale relative to the community served. The treated effluent from Twin Lakes WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Fox River basin and then to Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a major freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting this sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Twin Lakes WWTP discharges into the Fox River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Lake Michigan supports a rich aquatic ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet strict phosphorus and nitrogen limits to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive Great Lake.