Overview
Albion WWTP serves approximately 9,144 residents in Albion, Michigan. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows to Lake Michigan.
Albion WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. It serves a population of about 9,144 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body within the Kalamazoo River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Great Lakes region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows westward through southern Michigan and empties into Lake Michigan at Saugatuck. The Kalamazoo River is a major tributary to Lake Michigan, supporting fish species such as steelhead and salmon, and providing habitat for freshwater mussels. The river's health is critical to the overall water quality of Lake Michigan, which supplies drinking water to millions.
Frequently asked questions
Albion WWTP is located on Brownswood Road in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,144 residents in the city of Albion and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows to Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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