Overview
ITHACA WWSL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Ithaca, Michigan, USA. It handles a population of 3,031 and operates under US Clean Water Act regulations.
ITHACA WWSL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. It serves a population of approximately 3,031 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, ITHACA WWSL operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Saginaw River basin, which ultimately flows into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saginaw River watershed, which drains into Saginaw Bay and then Lake Huron, part of the Great Lakes system. This region supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations, and nutrient management is critical to prevent algal blooms in the bay.
Frequently asked questions
ITHACA WWSL is located at Pacific Pride, 1427 East Washington Road, Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, United States.
ITHACA WWSL serves a population of 3,031 residents in the Ithaca area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Saginaw River basin, which flows into Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron.
As a US municipal plant, ITHACA WWSL operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to ensure its discharge meets water quality standards.
For small communities in Michigan, typical treatment includes secondary treatment (biological processes) to remove organic matter and solids, often with disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits.
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