Overview
Manchester STP serves approximately 1,966 residents in Manchester, Michigan. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Raisin River and Lake Erie.
Manchester STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Serving a population of around 1,966, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in this small community. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Manchester STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state effluent standards. The treated effluent from Manchester STP discharges to the River Raisin watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the Great Lakes basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Raisin watershed, which flows through southeastern Michigan before entering Lake Erie at Monroe. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and supports a productive fishery, but it has historically faced eutrophication challenges from nutrient loading. The plant's treatment helps reduce pollutant loads to this sensitive ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester STP is located at 235 Hibbard Street in Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.
Manchester STP serves approximately 1,966 residents in the Manchester area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Raisin watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie.
As a U.S. facility, Manchester STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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