Mount Pleasant Wastewater Treatment Plant Profile

          The City of Mount Pleasant Wastewater Treatment Plant is responsible for treating all residential and commercial sanitary sewage generated in the City Limits. Sewage is transported through the collection system, which includes 15 Lift Stations to raise the liquid to a level from which it can flow by gravity to the WWTP. The WWTP is an advanced secondary plant that utilizes primary sedimentation, Bio-Towers, Rotating Biological Contactors, Final Clarification, chlorination and de-chlorination for treatment of wastewater. Wastewater Department staff is responsible for repairs and maintenance to the equipment at the Plant, as well as the Lift Stations. Plant Operators also monitor and perform laboratory analysis on the sewage as it undergoes treatment at the Wastewater Plant. The treated sewage must meet stringent State and Federal Standards before it can be discharged to the Chippewa River.

          This work is technical and requires training and dedication. All Plant Operators are required to hold a minimum of a Class D Wastewater Treatment license as issued by the State Department of Environmental Quality. The plant is authorized eight full-time  employees; currently we are operating with seven. Three staff have obtained Class A Wastewater Treatment licenses, which is the highest classification available. Three more have Class B licenses, and our newest Operator will write his Class D exam this May. Operators attend many training courses throughout the year to stay updated on the industry and to increase job knowledge.

          WWTP staff are present at the Plant seven days a week from 7:30 AM till 4:00 PM. Problems occurring outside normal working hours will trigger alarms that automatically call employees to respond as needed.

          Staff is available during normal working hours to answer questions and concerns from our customers. Tours are available for interested citizens, students and civic groups. Please call 989 779 5451 or 989 779 5453 and Plant employees will be happy to assist you.