Overview
GALIEN WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Weesaw Township, Michigan, serving 566 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the Lake Michigan coast, operating under US Clean Water Act regulations.
GALIEN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Weesaw Township, Berrien County, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a small population of 566 residents and provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for domestic wastewater under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 529.96 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges 264.98 thousand gallons per day of treated effluent. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect the sensitive nearshore environment of Lake Michigan, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body that flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system, which holds 21% of the world's surface freshwater. The nearshore zone supports critical fish spawning habitats and migratory bird routes. As a coastal facility, the plant must meet stringent phosphorus and bacteria limits to prevent eutrophication and protect public beaches.
Frequently asked questions
GALIEN WWTP is located in Weesaw Township, Berrien County, Michigan, United States, near the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan.
The plant serves a population of 566 residents in the Weesaw Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into Lake Michigan. As a coastal facility, it must comply with NPDES permit limits to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem.
GALIEN WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
As a US facility, GALIEN WWTP 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). The permit sets effluent limits for pollutants to protect Lake Michigan.
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