Hamburg Twp WWTP - Canton Township, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hamburg Twp WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,444 residents and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 6,056.64 units, with an average daily discharge volume of 908.50 units, indicating operational headroom. As a U.S. facility, it operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Great Lakes basin, specifically Lake Erie via the Detroit River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining the ecological health of the downstream environment.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Detroit River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The watershed faces challenges from nutrient pollution, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic loads and suspended solids, contributing to the overall health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.