Overview
ALMONT WWTP serves Almont Township, Michigan, treating wastewater for approximately 3,675 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
ALMONT WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Almont Township, Lapeer County, Michigan. The plant serves a population of about 3,675 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, ALMONT WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating its scale relative to the community served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the St. Clair River system, ultimately reaching Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
ALMONT WWTP discharges into tributaries of the St. Clair River, which flows into Lake St. Clair and then the Detroit River, connecting to Lake Erie. This Great Lakes watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a critical freshwater resource. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this interconnected system.
Frequently asked questions
ALMONT WWTP is located on Spring Street in Almont Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States.
ALMONT WWTP serves approximately 3,675 residents in Almont Township and surrounding areas.
ALMONT WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the St. Clair River system, part of the Great Lakes basin.
ALMONT WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
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