Overview
GLADSTONE STP serves Gladstone, Michigan, treating wastewater for approximately 5,100 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
GLADSTONE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gladstone, Michigan, serving a population of about 5,103. The facility is situated in Delta County, near the shores of Lake Michigan, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a U.S. plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, GLADSTONE STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a facility of this scale. Treatment processes are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as required by federal regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Michigan supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
GLADSTONE STP discharges into the Lake Michigan basin, a major freshwater resource that supports a wide range of aquatic species and provides recreational and drinking water. The plant's location within 50 km of the lake means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality. Protecting this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Great Lakes, which face challenges from nutrient pollution and invasive species.
Frequently asked questions
GLADSTONE STP is located at 399 Minneapolis Avenue, Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,103 residents in the Gladstone area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system.
As a U.S. facility, GLADSTONE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit, administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by federal standards.
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