CLARKSVILLE MORRISON LAKE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Boston Township, Michigan

CLARKSVILLE MORRISON LAKE is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Boston Township, Ionia County, Michigan. The plant serves a small population of 1,197 residents, providing tertiary-level treatment to protect local water quality. It operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for the surrounding community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,022.06 volume units and a current discharge volume of 681.37 volume units, it operates below its maximum capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Morrison Lake area, which is part of the Grand River watershed. The Grand River flows into Lake Michigan, a vital freshwater resource. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports recreational and drinking water uses in the region.

The plant discharges into Morrison Lake, which drains into the Grand River system. The Grand River is the longest river in Michigan, flowing into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the downstream Great Lakes ecosystem.