Overview
LAKEVIEW STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 765 people in Cato Township, Michigan. It discharges 454.25 units of treated effluent into local waterways.
LAKEVIEW STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cato Township, Montcalm County, Michigan. The plant serves a small population of 765 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 454.25 units and treats an average daily flow of 454.25 units, indicating full utilization. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, complying with the U.S. Clean Water Act requirements for such facilities. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Grand River watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Michigan. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Grand River, which flows westward through Michigan and empties into Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish species such as walleye and smallmouth bass. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the Grand River and Lake Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
LAKEVIEW STP is located at 11056 Satterlee Road, Cato Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of 765 residents in the Cato Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Grand River, which eventually reaches Lake Michigan.
LAKEVIEW STP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a municipal plant in the United States, LAKEVIEW STP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and state agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for such facilities, with permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
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