Ann Arbor Waste Water Treatment Plant
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
N 42° 16.225 W 083° 40.011
17T E 280067 N 4683245
The Ann Arbor Waste Water Treatment facility is located off Dixboro Rd. in Ann Arbor
Waymark Code: WM2QRY
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rupert2
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The Wastewater Treatment Service Unit is responsible for the effective collection, treatment and environmentally acceptable discharge of the wastewater generated by the Ann Arbor community as well as portions of Ann Arbor, Pittsfield, and Scio townships. The Wastewater Treatment Service Unit is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and eight sewage lift stations located around the City. Personnel are in attendance at all times as the plant runs on a continuous 24 hours a day, 7 days a week schedule.

Thanks to Wing-it for the information!
What is the capacity of the facility?: 29.5 Million Gallons a day average flow

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Activated Sludge


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Biosolids are land applied as fertilizer during the summer and landfill during the winter

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Disinfection is via Ultra-violet radiation

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: The plant is owned by the City of Ann Arbor

How is the facility governed?: It us ultimately governed by the Ann Arbor City Council

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

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