Wrightstown STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Wrightstown, Wisconsin

Wrightstown STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wrightstown, Brown County, Wisconsin. Serving a population of approximately 2,286, the plant provides advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant is situated inland, about 10-50 km from the coast of Lake Michigan, and plays a key role in protecting local water resources. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. With a designed capacity of 1,601.22 million gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 764.65 million gallons per day, the plant is operating well within its capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which is important for preventing eutrophication in receiving waters. The treated effluent from Wrightstown STP flows into local streams that drain into the Fox River, which ultimately reaches Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive Great Lakes ecosystem.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Fox River, which flows into Green Bay and then Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a large freshwater lake that supports a diverse ecosystem, including fish species such as lake trout and whitefish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment at Wrightstown STP helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the lake from algal blooms and maintaining water quality for recreation and drinking water.