Overview
Maybee Lagoon is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Exeter Township, Michigan, serving 505 people. It discharges 291.48 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 333.12 million gallons.
Maybee Lagoon is a wastewater treatment plant located in Exeter Township, Monroe County, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a small population of 505 residents, providing secondary treatment as part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 333.12 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 291.48 million gallons, the facility manages the wastewater from the community effectively. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Raisin watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Frequently asked questions
Maybee Lagoon is located at 8861 Sams Drive, Exeter Township, Monroe County, Michigan, United States.
Maybee Lagoon serves a population of 505 residents in Exeter Township and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Raisin watershed, which flows into Lake Erie.
Maybee Lagoon provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
The plant has a designed capacity of 333.12 million gallons per year, with an annual discharge volume of 291.48 million gallons.
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