Overview
Charlotte WWTP serves approximately 9,000 residents in Charlotte, Michigan. The facility discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Great Lakes basin.
Charlotte WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan. Serving a population of around 9,000, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Grand River, which ultimately drains to Lake Michigan. This connection to the Great Lakes ecosystem underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment in protecting water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Grand River, which flows westward through Michigan and empties into Lake Michigan. The Grand River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish species such as salmon and trout. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Great Lakes.
Frequently asked questions
Charlotte WWTP is located at 1099 Paine Drive, Charlotte, Michigan, in Eaton County.
The plant serves approximately 9,026 residents in the Charlotte area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Grand River, which ultimately reaches Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, Charlotte WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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