Overview
East Peoria Sewage TP 1 serves approximately 24,500 residents in East Peoria, Illinois. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
East Peoria Sewage TP 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Spencer Street in East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois. Serving a population of around 24,500, the facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater from the community. As a U.S. plant of this scale, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. These permits set effluent limits to ensure treated water meets water quality standards before discharge. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants under federal regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This connection links the plant to the larger Mississippi River Basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body that flows into the Illinois River, which joins the Mississippi River near Grafton, Illinois. The Mississippi River Basin is one of the largest watersheds in North America, supporting a wide range of fish, birds, and other wildlife. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream aquatic habitats and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
East Peoria Sewage TP 1 is located on Spencer Street in East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 24,500 residents in the East Peoria area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are generally required to provide at least secondary treatment, which removes a high percentage of organic matter and suspended solids.
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