Overview
Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency serves approximately 64,513 people in Kankakee, Illinois. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kankakee River, a tributary of the Illinois River system.
The Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency is a wastewater treatment facility located in Kankakee, Illinois, serving a population of about 64,513. Situated near the Kankakee River, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this Midwestern community. As a US facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Kankakee River, which flows southwest to join the Illinois River, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency discharges into the Kankakee River, a major tributary of the Illinois River. The Kankakee River flows through agricultural and urban areas before joining the Des Plaines River to form the Illinois River, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds, making its water quality important for both local ecology and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency is located at 1598 West Brookmont Boulevard, Kankakee, Illinois, United States.
The plant serves approximately 64,513 people in the Kankakee area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Kankakee River, which flows into the Illinois River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US wastewater facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale in the US typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with many incorporating advanced treatment to meet nutrient removal standards or specific permit limits.
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