LAWTON STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prairie Ronde Township, Michigan

LAWTON STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Prairie Ronde Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,807 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants discharging to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 757.08 volume units and an average daily discharge of 454.25 volume units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Great Lakes ecosystem, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream habitats.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kalamazoo River, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and contaminants.