CLIFFORD STP - Burlington Township, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

CLIFFORD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Burlington Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States. The facility serves a small population of 805 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. As a small-scale plant, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in this rural community. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 378.54 thousand cubic meters and currently discharges 302.83 thousand cubic meters annually. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the minimum standard required for municipal wastewater, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lake Huron basin, part of the Great Lakes system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are ecologically sensitive due to the Great Lakes' role as a freshwater resource. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed.

CLIFFORD STP discharges into local streams that flow into the Lake Huron basin, ultimately reaching Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes. The Great Lakes ecosystem supports a wide range of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and native species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water and recreational opportunities for millions of people.