PRESCOTT VILLAGE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richland Township, Michigan

PRESCOTT VILLAGE is a wastewater treatment plant located on Black Road in Richland Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan. It serves a small population of 286 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community in the Great Lakes region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small US facilities under the Clean Water Act. Its designed capacity matches the discharge volume of 113.56 units, indicating consistent operation. As a US plant, it is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into a nearby waterway that flows into the Saginaw Bay or Lake Huron, part of the Great Lakes basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional recreation and drinking water. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.

The plant's discharge enters a local stream or river within the Saginaw Bay watershed, which drains into Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. This freshwater system supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Great Lakes are a critical freshwater resource, and even small plants like this one must meet strict effluent standards to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality.