Overview
Plainfield Township WWSL is a secondary treatment plant in Michigan, USA, serving 390 people. It discharges 151.42 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Plainfield Township WWSL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Plainfield Township, Iosco County, Michigan. The plant serves a small population of 390 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 264.98 megaliters, and it currently discharges 151.42 megaliters of treated effluent annually. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Lake Huron basin, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Saginaw Bay watershed, which flows into Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes. Lake Huron supports a rich ecosystem including fish species such as lake trout and walleye, and serves as a critical freshwater resource. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in this sensitive Great Lakes environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Towerline Road in Plainfield Township, Iosco County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of 390 residents in the Plainfield Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Saginaw Bay watershed and ultimately into Lake Huron.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Small municipal plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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