Overview
Ladd Sewage Treatment Plant serves the village of Ladd, Illinois, treating wastewater from approximately 1,988 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Illinois River basin.
Ladd Sewage Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Ladd, Bureau County, Illinois. It serves a population of about 1,988 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural communities in the Midwestern United States. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size commonly employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Illinois River watershed. The Illinois River flows southwest to the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and waterfowl. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Illinois River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Illinois River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including backwater lakes and wetlands that provide spawning and nursery areas for fish and habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1700 North Avenue, Ladd, Bureau County, Illinois, 61312, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,988 residents in the village of Ladd and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Illinois River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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