Overview
FREMONT STP serves Sheridan Township, Michigan, treating wastewater for a population of 4,224. The plant operates under US EPA and Michigan DEQ regulations for small to medium agglomerations.
FREMONT STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sheridan Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,224 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based plant, FREMONT STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Muskegon River watershed and then into Lake Michigan. This connection to the Great Lakes ecosystem places importance on effective nutrient and pathogen removal to protect aquatic life and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Muskegon River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical freshwater resource. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
FREMONT STP is located on West 80th Street in Sheridan Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,224 residents in Sheridan Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Muskegon River, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan.
As a US facility, FREMONT STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
For small to medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection. Nutrient removal may be required in sensitive watersheds like the Great Lakes basin.
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