Overview
E Peoria Sewage Plant No 3 serves approximately 7,000 residents in East Peoria, Illinois. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
E Peoria Sewage Plant No 3 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 237 Fairlane Drive in East Peoria, Illinois. Serving a population of about 7,000, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Illinois River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Illinois River basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Illinois River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl. Downstream, the Mississippi River carries nutrients and pollutants that can contribute to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone, making nutrient management important for regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 237 Fairlane Drive in East Peoria, Illinois, United States.
The facility serves approximately 7,000 residents in the East Peoria area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Illinois River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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