Overview
GRANVILLE STP serves approximately 2,009 residents in Granville, Illinois, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed within the Illinois River basin.
GRANVILLE STP is a wastewater treatment facility located at 301 Mc Coy Street in Granville, Putnam County, Illinois. Serving a population of about 2,009, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater from this small community in the Midwestern United States. As a facility in the United States, GRANVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides important ecological services, including nutrient cycling and habitat for fish and migratory birds.
Environmental context
GRANVILLE STP discharges into the Illinois River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Illinois River is a critical waterway for the region, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing habitat for numerous fish species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, which is a concern for downstream water quality and the hypoxic zone in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
GRANVILLE STP is located at 301 Mc Coy Street in Granville, Putnam County, Illinois, United States.
GRANVILLE STP serves approximately 2,009 residents in the Granville area.
GRANVILLE STP discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Illinois River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, GRANVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
For small communities like Granville, typical treatment includes secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, as required by the Clean Water Act to protect receiving waters.
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