EDMORE STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Home Township, Michigan

EDMORE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Home Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,182 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 757.08 m³/day and currently processes an average daily flow of 529.96 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, it utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, complying with the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Great Lakes basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive freshwater environments.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Grand River, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. The Great Lakes are a globally significant freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life, including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of this sensitive watershed.