Overview
Romeo Village STP serves the village of Romeo, Michigan, treating wastewater for approximately 4,911 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program.
Romeo Village STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan. It serves a population of about 4,911 residents, classifying it as a small to medium community facility under U.S. regulatory standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Lake St. Clair and Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Clinton River watershed, which drains into Lake St. Clair and ultimately the Great Lakes. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for waterfowl. The Great Lakes ecosystem is sensitive to nutrient pollution, so effective wastewater treatment helps prevent algal blooms and maintains water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
Romeo Village STP is located on 32 Mile Road in Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,911 residents of Romeo and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Clinton River watershed, which flows into Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically use primary and secondary treatment processes, often including disinfection, to meet NPDES permit requirements and protect receiving waters.
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