Overview
SARANAC STP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Boston Township, Michigan, serving 1,150 people. It discharges 605.67 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 1,324.89 megaliters.
SARANAC STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Boston Township, Ionia County, Michigan, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,150 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,324.89 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 605.67 megaliters, the facility maintains a utilization rate well within its operational limits. As an inland plant in Michigan, it is not subject to coastal discharge regulations. The treated effluent from SARANAC STP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Grand River and then to Lake Michigan. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Great Lakes basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Grand River, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the Grand River and Lake Michigan from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
SARANAC STP is located at 38 Union Street, Boston Township, Ionia County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,150 residents in the Boston Township area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Grand River, which ultimately reaches Lake Michigan.
SARANAC STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants of this scale.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Nearby plants