Overview
EL PASO STP serves El Paso, Illinois, treating wastewater for a small community. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Illinois EPA regulations, discharging into local waterways.
EL PASO STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in El Paso, Illinois, serving a population of approximately 2,535 residents. The facility is situated in Woodford County and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the town. As a small-scale plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Such permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Illinois River basin, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds. The region's agricultural land use can contribute nutrient runoff, making proper treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
EL PASO STP is located on County Road 1100 North in El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,535 residents in the El Paso community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Illinois River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and other pollutants.
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