Overview
Weyauwega STP serves the community of Weyauwega, Wisconsin, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 2,158 residents. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Weyauwega STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 506 North Mill Street in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, within Waupaca County. The plant serves a population of about 2,158 residents, reflecting a small community scale typical of rural Midwestern towns. It is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Great Lakes coastline. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, and the designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day aligns with the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Wolf River or the Waupaca River system, which ultimately drains into Lake Winnebago and then into Green Bay and Lake Michigan. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Fox-Wolf River basin, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wolf River watershed, which flows into Lake Winnebago and then through the Fox River to Green Bay on Lake Michigan. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and fish spawning areas. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in a basin that is important for both ecological health and local recreation.
Frequently asked questions
Weyauwega STP is located at 506 North Mill Street in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in Waupaca County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,158 residents, representing a small community in rural Wisconsin.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Wolf River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Winnebago and Green Bay on Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, Weyauwega STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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