Overview
WESTFIELD WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Westfield, Wisconsin, serving approximately 1,217 people. It discharges 681.37 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters.
WESTFIELD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Westfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The plant serves a population of about 1,217 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 681.37 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent from WESTFIELD WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Fox River basin and then to Lake Michigan. This connection to the Great Lakes ecosystem underscores the plant's role in protecting water quality in a region valued for recreation, fisheries, and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Fox River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Michigan supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
WESTFIELD WWTP is located at 298 East Park Street, Westfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,217 people in the Westfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Fox River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Michigan.
WESTFIELD WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, WESTFIELD WWTP 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, ensuring compliance with effluent limits.
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