Overview
Petersburg WWTP is an advanced municipal wastewater treatment plant in Petersburg, Michigan, serving about 4,464 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
Petersburg WWTP is an advanced municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Petersburg, Michigan, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,464 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community in Monroe County. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges about 643.52 thousand cubic meters annually. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Maumee River basin and ultimately reaches Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into the western basin of Lake Erie. This area is known for harmful algal blooms driven by nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial for reducing phosphorus and nitrogen loads. The watershed supports important fisheries and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Petersburg WWTP is located at 113 East Railroad Street in Petersburg, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,464 residents in the Petersburg area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the Maumee River, which ultimately reaches Lake Erie.
As a US facility, Petersburg WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Small to medium plants in the US often use advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially when discharging to sensitive waters like the Great Lakes basin.
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