Overview
BRIMFIELD SD is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Brimfield, Illinois, serving approximately 895 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
BRIMFIELD SD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brimfield, Peoria County, Illinois. Serving a population of around 895, the plant provides secondary treatment to domestic wastewater from the community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 529.96 thousand gallons per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 340.69 thousand gallons per day. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal standards for discharge. Treated effluent from BRIMFIELD SD is discharged to local streams that drain into the Illinois River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
BRIMFIELD SD discharges treated wastewater into tributaries of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Illinois River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
BRIMFIELD SD is located in Brimfield, Peoria County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 895 people in the Brimfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Illinois River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River.
BRIMFIELD SD provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
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