Environmental Services

We treat 40 million gallons of wastewater every day and keep all untreated sewage out of the river. We work hard to restore the quality and reputation of the Grand River, our most precious resource.

We’re capturing valuable resources that would otherwise be lost. Methane produced by the anaerobic digester is captured and turned into renewable natural gas. A combined heat and power system produces thermal energy to heat the digester tanks and provides electricity to power the facility.

Our approach to stormwater management has and continues to change. The old way was all about getting it out fast. The new mantra is slow it down, spread it out, and soak it in.

Our Industrial Pretreatment Program controls the release of toxic substances into the wastewater system by monitoring the discharge of significant industrial users.