Overview
East Dundee STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,000 residents in East Dundee, Illinois. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
East Dundee STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in East Dundee, Illinois, serving a population of about 3,000. The plant is part of the region's water infrastructure, managed by local authorities to treat domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale plant in the United States, East Dundee STP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment facilities to meet effluent limits that protect water quality, with secondary treatment being the minimum standard for municipal plants of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River. The Fox River watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from East Dundee STP enters the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the Fox River, which is used for recreation and as a drinking water source downstream.
Frequently asked questions
East Dundee STP is located on Elgin Avenue in East Dundee, Illinois, within Kane County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 residents in the East Dundee area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Fox River watershed, which flows to the Illinois River and ultimately the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, East Dundee 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.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for discharge into surface waters.
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