East Jordan STP, East Jordan

Overview

East Jordan STP serves the city of East Jordan, Michigan, treating wastewater for approximately 2,500 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, ultimately draining into Lake Michigan.

East Jordan STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, typical of a small community in the Great Lakes region. The plant is situated near the East Jordan City Airport on Airport Drive. As a facility in the United States, East Jordan STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, which drains into Lake Michigan via the Jordan River and Grand Traverse Bay. Lake Michigan is a vital freshwater resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Environmental context

East Jordan STP discharges into the Jordan River watershed, which flows into Grand Traverse Bay and ultimately Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a large freshwater lake that supports a diverse ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's location in a coastal watershed means that effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and algal blooms in the bay.

Frequently asked questions

East Jordan STP is located at the East Jordan City Airport on Airport Drive in East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USA.

East Jordan STP serves approximately 2,500 residents in the city of East Jordan and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges into the Jordan River watershed, which flows into Grand Traverse Bay and then into Lake Michigan.

East Jordan STP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by Michigan EGLE. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality.

Plants serving around 2,500 people in the US typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.