Overview
Carpentersville WWTP serves approximately 35,000 residents in Carpentersville, Illinois. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with treatment standards set by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Carpentersville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Carpentersville, Illinois, serving a population of around 35,000. The plant is situated in Kane County, part of the Chicago metropolitan area, and treats domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. The Fox River supports diverse fish populations and is used for recreation. Downstream, the Illinois River is a major tributary of the Mississippi, contributing to the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact algal growth and oxygen levels in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
Carpentersville WWTP is located at 1086 Tamarac Drive, Carpentersville, Illinois, in Kane County.
The plant serves approximately 35,000 residents in Carpentersville and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Fox River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, and may include nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality in the Fox River and Mississippi River basins.
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