Overview
Canton West STP serves the city of Canton, Illinois, treating wastewater for approximately 15,300 residents. The plant discharges into the local watershed, ultimately draining to the Illinois River and Mississippi River system.
Canton West STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. The plant serves a population of around 15,300 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Canton West STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Illinois River basin.
Environmental context
Canton West STP discharges into a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River near Grafton, Illinois. The Illinois River watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds along the Mississippi Flyway. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which is used for recreation, fishing, and as a drinking water source.
Frequently asked questions
Canton West STP is located on West Hickory Street in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,300 residents in the Canton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Canton West STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet water quality standards.
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