Bergland Township STP - Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

Bergland Township STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bergland Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a small population of 374 residents and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 529.96 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 113.56 million gallons, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Lake Superior basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions.

The plant discharges into the Lake Superior watershed, which is part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area and supports a unique ecosystem, including lake trout, whitefish, and other cold-water species. The region's forested landscape and seasonal snowmelt influence runoff patterns, making consistent treatment important for protecting downstream water quality.