Overview
Huntley West Plant is a municipal wastewater facility serving Huntley, Illinois. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,345 residents under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Huntley West Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Huntley, McHenry County, Illinois. It serves a population of approximately 9,345 residents in this growing suburban community northwest of Chicago. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed to protect local water quality. As a US facility serving a population under 10,000, Huntley West Plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits based on the Clean Water Act. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Kishwaukee River system, a tributary of the Rock River, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management in northern Illinois.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Kishwaukee River watershed, which flows into the Rock River and then the Mississippi River. This river system supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban development pressures in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Huntley West Plant is located on Charles H. Sass Parkway in Huntley, McHenry County, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,345 residents in the Huntley area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Kishwaukee River system, a tributary of the Rock River.
As a US facility, Huntley West Plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, typically involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to remove organic matter and solids.
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