Overview
Belvidere New WWTP is a projected municipal wastewater treatment plant in Belvidere, Illinois, serving approximately 59,000 people. It will operate under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Belvidere New WWTP is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Belvidere, Illinois, within Boone County. The plant is designed to serve a population of around 59,000, making it a medium-sized agglomeration for the region. As a projected facility, it represents future infrastructure development to meet the wastewater treatment needs of the community. As a US-based plant serving this population, Belvidere New WWTP will be subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal wastewater plants, with additional nutrient removal standards potentially applicable depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's design and operation will need to comply with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulations. The treated effluent from Belvidere New WWTP will likely discharge into a local waterway within the Rock River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operation will play a key role in protecting water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
Belvidere New WWTP will discharge into a tributary of the Rock River, which flows into the Mississippi River, a major waterway supporting extensive aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location in an inland, agricultural and urban area means its effluent must meet standards to protect downstream habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Belvidere New WWTP is located at 2001 Newburg Road, Belvidere, Illinois, in Boone County, United States.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 59,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent will be discharged into a local waterway within the Rock River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must obtain an NPDES permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, requiring secondary treatment and compliance with water quality standards.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment (biological processes) and may include advanced nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters, as required by state and federal regulations.
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