Overview
Grand Prairie Sanitary District is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Kane County, Illinois, serving approximately 5,394 people. It will operate under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
Grand Prairie Sanitary District is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Blackberry Township, Kane County, Illinois. The plant is projected to serve a population of around 5,394 residents, positioning it as a small-scale municipal treatment system within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a projected facility, specific treatment processes and capacity details are not yet finalized. However, plants of this scale in the United States typically operate under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment as a baseline, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant's discharge will likely enter local waterways within the Fox River basin, which ultimately drains to the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for protecting regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant will discharge into the Fox River watershed, which flows into the Illinois River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Mulhern Drive in Blackberry Township, Kane County, Illinois, United States.
The plant is projected to serve approximately 5,394 people.
The plant is currently in the projected phase, meaning it is planned but not yet operational.
As a US facility, it will operate under the Clean Water Act and require an NPDES permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with disinfection before discharge.
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