Overview
FORREST WWTP serves the community of Forrest, Illinois, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 1,256 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
FORREST WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Forrest, Illinois, a small community in Livingston County. The plant serves a population of about 1,256 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the rural Midwest. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small communities like Forrest, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring that effluent meets federal water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Illinois River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds along the Mississippi Flyway. The region's agricultural landscape means that nutrient management is a key concern to prevent downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
FORREST WWTP is located at 276 West Martin Street, Forrest, Illinois, in Livingston County.
The plant serves approximately 1,256 residents, typical of a small community in rural Illinois.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Illinois River basin, ultimately 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), which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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