Bensenville Main WWTP and Coll System - Bensenville, Illinois Wastewater Treatment

Bensenville Main WWTP and Coll System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 702 Jefferson Street in Bensenville, Illinois, within DuPage County. The plant serves a population of about 28,180 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or better to meet effluent standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Des Plaines River and ultimately into the Illinois River and Mississippi River system. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.

The plant's discharge enters the Des Plaines River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from proper wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.