RAGNONE DIST2 WWTP - Montrose Charter Township, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant

RAGNONE DIST2 WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving Montrose Charter Township in Genesee County, Michigan. With a population served of 203,019, it is classified as a large agglomeration under US EPA guidelines. The plant is situated in the Great Lakes Basin, a region with stringent water quality standards. As a large-scale facility, RAGNONE DIST2 WWTP is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the Clean Water Act, with potential nutrient removal requirements due to the sensitivity of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized to handle the wastewater from the served population. Operational details and specific treatment processes are managed by the local utility authority. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Flint River watershed, which flows into the Saginaw River and ultimately into Lake Huron. This water body chain supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for drinking water, recreation, and industry in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Great Lakes.

The plant discharges into the Flint River, a tributary of the Saginaw River, which flows into Lake Huron, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The Great Lakes are a globally significant freshwater resource, and the plant's operations are subject to strict discharge limits to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats.