Overview
Galva Northeast STP serves the community of Galva, Illinois, treating wastewater for approximately 1,864 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Galva Northeast STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Galva, Illinois, serving a population of around 1,864 people. The plant is situated in Henry County, part of the rural Midwest region of the United States. As a small-scale facility, Galva Northeast STP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, governs its discharge limits and monitoring requirements. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's agricultural landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed is primarily agricultural, with runoff from farms contributing nutrient loads. Effective treatment at Galva Northeast STP helps reduce the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters and supports the ecological health of the Mississippi River basin.
Frequently asked questions
Galva Northeast STP is located on Northeast 9th Street in Galva, Henry County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,864 residents in the Galva area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which eventually flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. 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, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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