Overview
CAPAC STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Capac, Michigan, with a population of 2,138. The facility has a designed capacity of 870.64 and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
CAPAC STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Capac, Michigan, a small village in Saint Clair County. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,138 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the community. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this scale. With a designed capacity of 870.64 and an average discharge volume of 529.96, the plant operates within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater before release. The treated effluent from CAPAC STP discharges into local streams that ultimately flow into the St. Clair River, part of the Great Lakes Basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for the region, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
CAPAC STP discharges into tributaries of the St. Clair River, which flows into Lake St. Clair and then the Detroit River before reaching Lake Erie. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species, and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the downstream Great Lakes ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
CAPAC STP is located at 101 West Mill Street, Capac, Michigan, in Saint Clair County, United States.
CAPAC STP serves a population of approximately 2,138 residents in the village of Capac and surrounding areas.
CAPAC STP discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the St. Clair River, part of the Great Lakes Basin.
CAPAC STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants of this size.
CAPAC STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants and requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to control pollutant discharges.
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