Overview
Union Grove WWTP serves approximately 4,916 residents in Yorkville, Wisconsin. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Union Grove WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin. It serves a population of about 4,916 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Union Grove WWTP is regulated under the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which aligns with the scale of the community it serves. Typical treatment for plants of this size includes secondary treatment with disinfection. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment at Union Grove WWTP helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Union Grove WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Root River, which flows into Lake Michigan. The Root River watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting this waterway is important for maintaining the ecological health of the Lake Michigan basin.
Frequently asked questions
Union Grove WWTP is located at 3799 67th Drive in Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin, United States.
Union Grove WWTP serves approximately 4,916 residents in the Yorkville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Root River watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Michigan.
Union Grove WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with disinfection, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by chlorination or UV disinfection before discharge.
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