LAKES AND RIVERS LOGISTICS INC Harbour, Romeoville, Illinois | Marine Utilities Facility

LAKES AND RIVERS LOGISTICS INC is a harbour facility located at 527 E ROMEO RD, Romeoville, Illinois, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 488320 for marine cargo handling. Its position along the Des Plaines River provides access to the Illinois Waterway system, connecting to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges incidental to vessel operations and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management. As a harbour handling cargo, it must comply with MARPOL Annexes for waste reception and oil spill prevention. Typical operations involve bulk or containerized cargo transfer, requiring effective stormwater and oil-water separation systems. This harbour supports regional trade and logistics in the Chicago metropolitan area, leveraging its inland waterway location. Its environmental significance includes managing runoff and potential spills near the Des Plaines River, which flows into the Illinois River. The facility contributes to the local economy by facilitating marine transportation, a fuel-efficient mode of freight movement.

The facility is situated near the Des Plaines River, a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for commercial navigation. Operations involve cargo handling that may generate stormwater runoff and potential oil or chemical spills. Effective stormwater management and spill prevention measures are critical to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this sensitive riverine environment.