Camden STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Camden, Michigan

Camden STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Camden, Hillsdale County, Michigan. The plant serves a small community of approximately 532 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, Camden STP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and operates at full capacity based on reported discharge volumes. Facilities of this scale in Michigan are typically regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the St. Joseph River or the Maumee River basin, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Great Lakes watershed, an ecologically sensitive region that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions.

Camden STP discharges into a local stream within the St. Joseph River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth and support a wide range of aquatic species, including fish, amphibians, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and ensuring safe drinking water for surrounding communities.