Overview
YCUA WWTP in Ypsilanti, Michigan serves approximately 218,000 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and discharges into the Huron River system, which flows to Lake Erie.
YCUA WWTP is a major wastewater treatment facility serving the Ypsilanti area in Washtenaw County, Michigan. With a population served of over 218,000, it is classified as a large municipal treatment plant under US EPA regulations. The plant is located inland, approximately 50 km from the nearest Great Lakes coast. Plants of this scale in the United States typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million gallons per day or similar units), indicating substantial infrastructure to handle the region's wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Huron River, a major tributary of the Detroit River, which ultimately flows into Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a critical role in protecting water quality in the Great Lakes basin.
Environmental context
The YCUA WWTP discharges into the Huron River, which flows into the Detroit River and then Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes system, the largest freshwater ecosystem in the world. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality, supporting recreational use and aquatic habitats in the Huron River and Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
YCUA WWTP is located at 2777 Wildwood Avenue in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.
YCUA WWTP serves approximately 218,272 people in the Ypsilanti area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Huron River, which flows to the Detroit River and ultimately Lake Erie.
YCUA WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Large plants like this typically need secondary or advanced treatment to meet water quality standards.
Plants of this scale in the US generally employ secondary treatment (biological processes) and often include nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Great Lakes.
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