Overview
Davis Junction WWTP serves the village of Davis Junction, Illinois, treating wastewater for approximately 591 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Davis Junction WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Davis Junction, Illinois, a small village in Ogle County. The plant serves a population of about 591 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Rock River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This connection underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Rock River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Davis Junction WWTP is located at 121 Elm Street, Davis Junction, Illinois, in Ogle County.
The plant serves approximately 591 residents of Davis Junction, a small village in northern Illinois.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Rock River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Davis Junction WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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