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Wastewater

A small pipe at the shoreline of a shallow drainage basin
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Wastewater

Our wastewater programs oversee the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater to protect public health and the environment. They ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, such as the Clean Water Act, through permitting, monitoring, and enforcement. The programs also support infrastructure improvements and provides technical assistance to local municipalities and utilities.

Operator certification programs

  • Industrial wastewater operator certification

  • Municipal wastewater operator certification

  • Industrial stormwater operator certification

  • SESC & PRD operator certification

  • Construction stormwater operator certification

  • Operator certification

    For general stormwater/wastewater operator certification information

Wastewater programs

Biosolids

Groundwater Discharge Permit Program

Industrial Pretreatment Program

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Onsite wastewater

Part 41 wastewater construction

Residential wastewater

Septage

Wastewater lagoon

Learn about wastewater

The proper collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater is an activity that you may not see or even think about but is an important part of protecting human health and the environment. It also plays a significant role in the daily lives of every Michigander.

Check out our learn about wastewater page