Overview
MARSHALL STP serves approximately 7,400 residents in Marshall, Michigan, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows to Lake Michigan.
MARSHALL STP is a wastewater treatment facility located at 477 South Linden Street in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. Serving a population of about 7,400, the plant is part of the city's municipal wastewater system and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, MARSHALL STP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with state and federal effluent guidelines, ensuring protection of local water quality. The plant discharges into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows westward through southwestern Michigan and empties into Lake Michigan. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional recreation and ecology. The plant's operations help maintain the health of this vital waterway.
Environmental context
MARSHALL STP discharges into the Kalamazoo River basin, which drains into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. The Kalamazoo River supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation. The plant's effluent must meet stringent water quality standards to protect this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
MARSHALL STP is located at 477 South Linden Street in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States.
MARSHALL STP serves approximately 7,400 residents in the city of Marshall, Michigan.
MARSHALL STP discharges into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows to Lake Michigan.
MARSHALL STP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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