Overview
HUDSON STP serves Hudson, Michigan, treating wastewater for approximately 2,500 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Maumee River basin, ultimately draining into Lake Erie.
HUDSON STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, serving a population of about 2,500. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. As a small-scale plant, typical treatment processes include primary and secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The plant's design and operation align with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulations, ensuring compliance with water quality criteria for the receiving water body. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Bean Creek watershed, a tributary of the Maumee River, which drains into the western basin of Lake Erie. This area is ecologically significant as it supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the Lake Erie ecosystem, which faces challenges from nutrient loading and algal blooms.
Environmental context
HUDSON STP discharges into Bean Creek, part of the Maumee River basin that flows into Lake Erie. The western Lake Erie basin is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory birds, but it is sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate local impacts on water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
HUDSON STP is located at 101 Madison Street, Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States.
HUDSON STP serves approximately 2,500 residents in the Hudson area.
HUDSON STP discharges into Bean Creek, which flows into the Maumee River and ultimately into Lake Erie.
HUDSON STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by Michigan EGLE to ensure treated effluent meets water quality standards.
For small plants like HUDSON STP, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes to reduce organic matter and solids, meeting state discharge limits.
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