Overview
Wittenberg WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving the village of Wittenberg, Wisconsin. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Wolf River watershed.
Wittenberg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, United States. It serves a population of approximately 1,077 residents, classifying it as a small community system. The plant is situated in Shawano County, within the Wolf River basin, which ultimately drains to Green Bay and Lake Michigan. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standards required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 1,241.61 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 378.54 cubic meters, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, contributing to the Wolf River watershed. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, including fishing and boating. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream water quality in the Wolf River and ultimately Lake Michigan, a vital freshwater resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wolf River, which flows through central Wisconsin before entering Lake Michigan via Green Bay. The Wolf River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting coldwater fisheries and diverse wildlife. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and the overall health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Wittenberg WWTP is located on Mohawk Street in Wittenberg, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,077 residents of the village of Wittenberg and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Wolf River watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Michigan.
Wittenberg WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standards required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US facility, Wittenberg WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards.
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