Overview
GREENVILLE STP serves approximately 7,935 residents in Greenville, Michigan. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Grand River basin and ultimately Lake Michigan.
GREENVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 301 East Fairplains Street in Greenville, Michigan. Serving a population of about 7,935, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements enforced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The plant's treated effluent discharges into a receiving water body that flows into the Grand River, which drains into Lake Michigan. This places the plant within the Great Lakes basin, a region of significant ecological importance supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Grand River, which flows westward through Michigan and empties into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is a major freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The Grand River watershed is ecologically sensitive, with areas of wetlands and riparian habitats that benefit from regulated wastewater discharges to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
GREENVILLE STP is located at 301 East Fairplains Street in Greenville, Michigan, United States.
GREENVILLE STP serves approximately 7,935 residents in the city of Greenville, Michigan.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Grand River, which ultimately reaches Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, GREENVILLE 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 small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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