Overview
Barrington STP serves approximately 10,168 residents in Barrington, Illinois. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Barrington STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Barrington, Illinois, serving a population of around 10,168. The facility is situated in Lake County and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for the Chicago metropolitan area. As a U.S. plant serving a medium-sized community, Barrington STP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a facility of this scale. Treatment processes are expected to meet secondary treatment standards as required by federal regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Fox River watershed, a tributary of the Illinois River. This river system flows into the Mississippi River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Fox River basin and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Barrington STP discharges into the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Fox River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource in northeastern Illinois. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is subject to nutrient management concerns common in the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
Barrington STP is located at 288 Raymond Avenue in Barrington, Illinois, United States, within Lake County.
Barrington STP serves approximately 10,168 residents in the Barrington area.
Barrington STP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River.
Barrington STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. The plant must meet secondary treatment standards as defined by federal regulations.
For plants serving approximately 10,000 people in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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