Germantown Hills WWTP 2 - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Germantown Hills, Illinois

Germantown Hills WWTP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Germantown Hills, Illinois, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,100 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 4,731.75 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 340.69 cubic meters per day, the plant has ample capacity to serve its current population. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the Illinois River watershed.

The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Illinois River, which flows southwest to join the Mississippi River. The Illinois River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.