DURAND WWTF - Durand, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

DURAND WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Durand, Michigan, serving a population of approximately 3,712 residents. The plant is situated in Shiawassee County and plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater needs. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, DURAND WWTF operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Facilities of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards and obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to ensure compliance with water quality criteria. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Shiawassee River, a tributary of the Saginaw River, which flows into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. This connection to the Great Lakes ecosystem underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment to protect downstream aquatic habitats and recreational waters.

The DURAND WWTF discharges into the Shiawassee River watershed, which flows into the Saginaw River and then into Saginaw Bay, part of Lake Huron. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the Great Lakes.