PECK STP - Elk Township, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

PECK STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Elk Township, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States. The facility serves a small population of 571 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment plant, PECK STP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day, matching its current discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity. The treated effluent from PECK STP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Huron via the Black River or other nearby tributaries. This connection to the Great Lakes system underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

PECK STP discharges into the Lake Huron basin, a major freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's effluent enters local streams that flow into Lake Huron, which is part of the larger Great Lakes ecosystem. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining water quality for fish, wildlife, and human use, including drinking water and recreation.