Metamora WWTF, Metamora Township

Overview

Metamora WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving 734 people in Metamora Township, Michigan. It discharges 264.98 thousand cubic meters per year into local waterways.

Metamora WWTF (Wastewater Treatment Facility) serves the community of Metamora Township in Lapeer County, Michigan. This secondary treatment plant handles wastewater from a small population of 734 residents, with a designed capacity of 378.54 thousand cubic meters per year and an annual discharge volume of 264.98 thousand cubic meters. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), ensuring compliance with water quality standards. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local streams that are part of the Lake Huron watershed, ultimately draining into the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair. The region supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Lake Huron basin, which flow through the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair before reaching Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides drinking water for millions. The area's agricultural and residential land use requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes.

Frequently asked questions

Metamora WWTF is located in Metamora Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States.

The plant serves a population of 734 people.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Lake Huron watershed, which flows through the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, as required by the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.