Overview
Loch Alpine STP is a secondary treatment plant in Scio Township, Michigan, serving 585 people. It discharges 227.13 megaliters annually, with a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters.
Loch Alpine STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a small population of 585 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, the facility maintains a utilization rate consistent with its small service area. The treated effluent is discharged into the Huron River watershed, which flows through southeastern Michigan and ultimately drains into Lake Erie via the Detroit River. The Huron River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Huron River basin, a tributary of the Detroit River that flows into Lake Erie. The Huron River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in the Great Lakes ecosystem, and the plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Loch Alpine STP is located at 4491 West Huron River Drive in Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of 585 residents in the Loch Alpine area of Scio Township.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Huron River watershed, which flows to the Detroit River and ultimately into Lake Erie.
Loch Alpine STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant has a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters per year, with an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters.
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