Overview
The Bloomingdale Village of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,000 residents in Bloomingdale, Illinois. It operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
The Bloomingdale Village of wastewater treatment plant is located in Bloomingdale, DuPage County, Illinois, serving a population of around 25,000. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this suburban community near Chicago. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. Under the US Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale typically require secondary treatment and are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and support the overall health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow through the Des Plaines River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This area supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in downstream lakes and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale, DuPage County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 25,000 residents in the Bloomingdale area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. These permits set limits on pollutants to protect water quality in receiving streams.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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