ELBURN WWTP | Elburn, Illinois Wastewater Treatment Plant

ELBURN WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 686 Thryselius Drive in Elburn, Illinois, within Kane County. The plant serves a population of about 4,243 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. As a U.S. plant, ELBURN WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is not publicly reported, but its population served suggests a moderate capacity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway within the Fox River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream. Proper treatment at ELBURN WWTP helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin.

ELBURN WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Fox River, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's location in an inland, agricultural and suburban area means its effluent can affect nutrient levels and sediment loads in receiving waters, making effective treatment important for local ecosystem health.