Overview
REED CITY STP serves Reed City, Michigan, treating wastewater for approximately 2,379 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Muskegon River watershed.
REED CITY STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,379 residents, classifying it as a small community facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Muskegon River and ultimately flows into Lake Michigan. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Muskegon River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. The receiving waters support coldwater fisheries and are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. The Great Lakes are a vital freshwater resource, and plants in this basin must meet stringent discharge standards to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
REED CITY STP is located in Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan, United States, along the Pere Marquette State Trail.
REED CITY STP serves approximately 2,379 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Muskegon River and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, REED CITY STP 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).
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, meeting EPA effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids to protect receiving water quality.
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