East Dubuque WWTP, East Dubuque

Overview

East Dubuque WWTP serves approximately 1,995 residents in East Dubuque, Illinois. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mississippi River, supporting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.

East Dubuque Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a municipal facility located in East Dubuque, Illinois, serving a population of about 1,995. Situated along the Mississippi River, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community in Jo Daviess County. As a US facility, East Dubuque WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River, a major waterway that flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge contributes to the river's flow and must comply with water quality standards to protect aquatic life and downstream uses.

Environmental context

East Dubuque WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River, which forms the western border of Illinois and flows approximately 2,340 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed includes the Upper Mississippi River basin, known for its diverse aquatic habitats and migratory bird routes. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect fish populations and water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

Frequently asked questions

East Dubuque WWTP is located on Boat Ramp Road in East Dubuque, Illinois, within Jo Daviess County, near the Mississippi River.

The plant serves approximately 1,995 residents in the city of East Dubuque, Illinois.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico.

As a US facility, East Dubuque WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.