Overview
VERMONTVILLE WWTL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Convis Township, Michigan, serving 776 people. It discharges 302.83 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters.
VERMONTVILLE WWTL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Convis Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. The facility serves a small population of 776 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's Lower Peninsula. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 302.83 megaliters, the plant operates within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Kalamazoo River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan. This connection to the Great Lakes system underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kalamazoo River, which flows westward through southwestern Michigan and empties into Lake Michigan. The Kalamazoo River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Michigan's nearshore zones.
Frequently asked questions
VERMONTVILLE WWTL is located at 14728 Q Drive North, Convis Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States.
The plant serves a population of 776 people in the Convis Township area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local tributary that flows into the Kalamazoo River, which ultimately reaches Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, VERMONTVILLE WWTL operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
For small communities in Michigan, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids to protect receiving waters.
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