ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN OIL Harbour - Lemont, Illinois | Marine Utilities Directory

ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN OIL is a harbour facility located at 16700 Des Plaines River Dr in Lemont, Cook County, Illinois. It operates within the United States' extensive marine infrastructure network, serving the Great Lakes region via the Illinois Waterway system. The facility is classified under NAICS 488310 for port and harbor operations, indicating its role in cargo handling and vessel services. As a harbour in the United States, this facility operates under federal regulations including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater discharges. The facility likely handles bulk liquids such as petroleum products, given its name, and must comply with MARPOL Annex I for oil pollution prevention. Typical harbour operations involve dockage, cargo transfer, and vessel support services. The facility's location on the Des Plaines River connects it to the Mississippi River system, providing access to inland waterway transport. Its proximity to the Chicago metropolitan area positions it as a key node for regional fuel distribution and industrial supply chains. Environmental management focuses on spill prevention, stormwater control, and habitat protection along the river corridor.

The facility is situated along the Des Plaines River, a tributary of the Illinois River, within a heavily industrialized and urbanized corridor. Cargo handling, particularly of petroleum products, presents risks of spills and stormwater runoff. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Mississippi River watershed, making pollution prevention critical. Local environmental concerns include habitat degradation from industrial activity and the need for robust oil-water separation and spill response measures.