Overview
FLUSHING WWTF serves approximately 8,542 residents in Flushing, Michigan. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Flint River watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Huron via the St. Clair River.
FLUSHING WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan. Serving a population of about 8,542, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this suburban community. As a facility in the United States, the plant 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). The treated effluent is discharged into the Flint River, a tributary of the Saginaw River, which flows into Saginaw Bay and ultimately Lake Huron. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Flint River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Flint River, which flows through central Michigan before joining the Saginaw River and emptying into Saginaw Bay, a part of Lake Huron. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation. Protecting water quality in this system is important for the ecological health of the Great Lakes basin.
Frequently asked questions
FLUSHING WWTF is located at 165 Industrial Drive, Flushing, Michigan, in Genesee County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,542 residents in the Flushing area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Flint River, which flows into the Saginaw River and ultimately reaches Lake Huron.
As a US facility, FLUSHING WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For a plant of this size in Michigan, secondary treatment is standard, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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