Overview
DUNDEE STP serves approximately 3,500 residents in Dundee, Michigan. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program, ensuring treated effluent meets federal water quality standards.
DUNDEE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan, serving a population of about 3,500. The facility is part of the village's essential infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale plant in the United States, DUNDEE STP is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This framework requires treatment to meet secondary standards or more stringent limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in a small agglomeration. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Erie via the River Raisin watershed. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Great Lakes basin.
Environmental context
DUNDEE STP discharges into the River Raisin watershed, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as walleye and perch, and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's effluent must meet stringent limits to protect this sensitive freshwater resource from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
DUNDEE STP is located in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan, United States, at approximately 41.957000 N, -83.649000 W.
DUNDEE STP serves a population of about 3,500 residents in the village of Dundee and surrounding areas.
DUNDEE STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the River Raisin watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie.
DUNDEE STP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). This permit sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small plants serving around 3,500 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to remove organic matter and solids.
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