Overview
ADAMS TWP_PAINESDALETRIMOUNTAINBA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Adams Township, Michigan, serving 1,170 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Lake Superior watershed.
ADAMS TWP_PAINESDALETRIMOUNTAINBA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Trimountain, Adams Township, Houghton County, Michigan. Serving a population of 1,170, this facility provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the surrounding community. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 340.69 million gallons per day and currently discharges a similar volume, indicating full utilization. Operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that drain into the Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes and supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including native fish species such as lake trout and whitefish. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the Lake Superior basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Keweenaw Bay, part of the Lake Superior watershed. Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area and supports a cold-water ecosystem with species like lake trout, brook trout, and burbot. The region's forested watershed and mining history influence local water quality, making effective treatment essential to protect downstream habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Trimountain, Adams Township, Houghton County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,170 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into Keweenaw Bay, part of the Lake Superior watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
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