Overview
ADRIAN WWTP serves approximately 29,471 residents in Adrian, Michigan. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ADRIAN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Adrian, Michigan, serving a population of around 29,471. The plant is situated in Lenawee County and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a US-based facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. Facilities serving populations of this size typically employ secondary treatment or better, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. The US EPA and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) oversee compliance with discharge limits designed to protect water quality. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Lake Erie basin via the River Raisin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The ADRIAN WWTP discharges into the River Raisin watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. The Great Lakes are a globally significant freshwater resource, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge must meet stringent water quality standards to protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
ADRIAN WWTP is located at 10001 Oakwood Road, Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 29,471 residents in the city of Adrian and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the River Raisin and ultimately into Lake Erie.
As a US facility, ADRIAN WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Plants of this scale in the US typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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