Overview
Belvidere STP serves approximately 41,500 residents in Belvidere, Illinois. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Belvidere STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Newburg Road in Belvidere, Illinois, serving a population of about 41,500 in Boone County. As a medium-sized facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the community and surrounding areas. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment and obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Kishwaukee River watershed, which flows into the Rock River and eventually the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for regional environmental health.
Environmental context
Belvidere STP discharges into the Kishwaukee River, a tributary of the Rock River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and habitat. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system, which is used for recreation and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Belvidere STP is located on Newburg Road in Belvidere, Illinois, within Boone County. It serves the city of Belvidere and surrounding areas.
Belvidere STP serves approximately 41,500 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment plant.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Kishwaukee River, which flows into the Rock River and eventually the Mississippi River. The discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Belvidere STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment and NPDES permits for municipal wastewater plants. The Illinois EPA oversees compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Some may also incorporate advanced treatment or disinfection depending on local water quality requirements.
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