By Mary Hansen
mehansen4@gmail.com
Great Lakes Echo
Aug. 6, 2009
Muskegon County’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in Michigan was established more than 35 years ago because of an overburdened system that polluted waterways. Sandy soil filters and treats wastewater. The system encompasses 11,000 acres and a natural bird sanctuary – one of the largest inland nesting areas for seagulls. The operation produces hydropower and is considering windpower.
Good stuff. This is all in my backyard for the most part, and I’ve learned more in 6 minutes than I have all my life. Why aren’t more waste water treatment plants doing this along the West Michigan shoreline?