IDA RAISINVILLE WWSL - Ida Township, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

IDA RAISINVILLE WWSL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ida Township, Monroe County, Michigan. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,456 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant has a designed capacity of 605.66 thousand gallons per day and treats an average daily flow of 529.96 thousand gallons per day. Treatment is provided at the secondary level, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lake Erie basin. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Maumee River watershed and ultimately Lake Erie.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Maumee River, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This region is part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, a globally significant freshwater resource. The Lake Erie basin faces challenges from nutrient pollution, particularly phosphorus, which can cause harmful algal blooms. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, contributing to the protection of downstream aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.