Overview
MONROE METRO WWTP serves approximately 59,000 people in Monroe, Michigan. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lake Erie watershed, contributing to the region's water quality management.
MONROE METRO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monroe, Michigan, serving a population of about 59,000. The plant is situated near the western shore of Lake Erie, within the Maumee River basin, and plays a key role in protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the scale of operations. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches Lake Erie via local waterways, supporting the lake's water quality and aquatic life. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource, supporting fisheries, recreation, and drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical to minimizing nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms in the lake.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Maumee River watershed, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can lead to harmful algal blooms. The plant's treatment processes help reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
MONROE METRO WWTP is located at 3373 East Front Street in Monroe, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves approximately 59,002 people in the Monroe area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Maumee River and ultimately Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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