Overview
Lisbon Village of is a projected secondary wastewater treatment plant in Newark, Illinois, serving 278 people. It has a designed capacity of 140.06 volume units and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.
Lisbon Village of is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Newark, Illinois, within Kendall County. Designed to serve a population of 278, the plant will provide secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards under the US Clean Water Act. The plant will operate with a designed capacity of 140.06 volume units, reflecting the scale of the small community it serves. As a projected facility, it is not yet operational but is expected to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements once active. The treated wastewater will be discharged into local receiving waters, likely tributaries of the Illinois River basin. This inland discharge supports the regional watershed and downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Illinois River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This inland watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Mississippi River system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 228 Lincoln Drive, Newark, Illinois, in Kendall County, United States.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 278 people.
The plant will discharge treated effluent into local receiving waters, which are part of the Illinois River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and will require an NPDES permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Small plants like Lisbon Village of typically use secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
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