CONCORD STP, Concord Township

Overview

CONCORD STP is a secondary treatment plant serving Concord Township, Michigan. It discharges 151.42 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 454.25 megaliters.

CONCORD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Concord Township, Jackson County, Michigan. Serving a population of 1,090, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 454.25 megaliters and treats an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Grand River watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Michigan. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and ensuring water quality in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Grand River, which flows into Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass. Protecting water quality in this system is essential for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.

Frequently asked questions

CONCORD STP is located on Grove Street in Concord Township, Jackson County, Michigan, United States.

The plant serves a population of 1,090 people in Concord Township and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Grand River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan.

CONCORD STP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.

The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants under the Clean Water Act.