| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.88 |
| Liaison | Laura Young |
| Submission Date | Feb. 11, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Michigan State University
OP-28: Wastewater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.00 / 1.00 |
Bill
Lakos Engineer/Architect III IPF Energy and Environment |
Total wastewater discharged:
Wastewater naturally handled:
A brief description of the natural wastewater systems used to handle the institution’s wastewater:
The City of East Lansing's Water Resource Recovery Facility provides wastewater treatment for Michigan State University. Pollutants are removed from the waste stream through a combination of biological, physical and chemical processes. More than 40 tons of bio-solids are disposed at the plant per day. Treatment processes in use at the plant include aerated grit removal, flow equalization, primary clarification, course bubble air diffusers to supply oxygen to the activated biological solids, secondary clarification, disinfection , rapid sand filtration, dechlorination and post filtration aeration.
The website URL where information about the institution’s wastewater management practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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