Overview
ZEELAND STP serves the city of Zeeland, Michigan, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant treats wastewater for a population of 5,417 under U.S. EPA and Michigan DEQ regulations.
ZEELAND STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 143 East Lincoln Avenue in Zeeland, Michigan. It serves a population of approximately 5,417 residents in Ottawa County, operating within the Great Lakes Basin. The plant is designed with a capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Michigan via the Macatawa River or nearby tributaries. Lake Michigan is a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are essential for protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive Great Lakes region.
Environmental context
ZEELAND STP discharges into the Macatawa River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Michigan supports a diverse ecosystem including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge affects the riverine and lake environments. Protecting water quality is vital for recreational use and drinking water supplies downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ZEELAND STP is located at 143 East Lincoln Avenue in Zeeland, Michigan, United States.
ZEELAND STP serves a population of approximately 5,417 residents in Zeeland and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Macatawa River watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan.
As a U.S. facility, ZEELAND 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).
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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